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About the Course

NEW TEEN VERSION AVAILABLE HERE: https://shoex.top/learn/the-science-of-well-being-for-teens In this course you will engage in a series of challenges designed to increase your own happiness and build more productive habits. As preparation for these tasks, Professor Laurie Santos reveals misconceptions about happiness, annoying features of the mind that lead us to think the way we do, and the research that can help us change. You will ultimately be prepared to successfully incorporate a specific wellness activity into your life. THE SCIENCE OF WELL BEING WAS PRODUCED IN PART DUE TO THE GENEROUS FUNDING OF THE DAVID F. SWENSEN FUND FOR INNOVATION IN TEACHING....

Top reviews

KW

Jan 5, 2021

Such a helpful course; especially as we began a season of quarantine. I am thankful to have more strategies in order to grow towards my optimal well being. Thank you for offering this course online.

IC

Aug 12, 2021

Absolutely amazing course with a large dose of science and practical exercises. The instructor is very knowledgeable. It was a pleasure for me to attend the course and listen to Laurie every week. :)

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By Assem I

Aug 21, 2020

If you want to make your life more mindful and fulfilling, please take this course. The tasks are quite interesting, course content is enriching and informative. It has definitely challenged me to be more focused and purposeful about my life.

By greg a

Aug 4, 2020

Amazing information and techniques presented by DR. Santos that teaches us how simple changes to our routines can improve our happiness. Everyone can take something from this course and it will make a difference. Highly recommend this course.

By Shaun A D

Jul 5, 2020

Laurie was super nice. I would love to have been a part of one of her classes at school and/or college. The course was so intriguing, positive, informative and dedicated with teacher, students, videos and materials. I give it a big thumbs up.

By Elizabeth B

Jun 28, 2020

This was a great course, I think everyone should experience it. I want to go through it again, and again. Professor Santos was engaging and informative. The materials were well researched and impactful and the lessons were not complex at all.

By Angelique M N

Jun 21, 2020

Learned a lot. This course was tough because we had to practice what we learned but overall I think my takeaways were huge. Would recommend to everyone interested in learning more about well-being or having a course to start with in Coursera.

By Jo A M

Jun 14, 2020

I was a little skeptical but figured I would give it a try. It really surprised me. I had to really think about certain aspects brought up in the course. It definitely changed my views and I will try to follow some of the things I learned.

By Tamara R

Jun 14, 2020

This course has changed my personality in a great deal. I absolutely recommend it for everybody, especially for teenagers since the knowledge this course is providing is worthless and could significantly increase future wellbeing of the kids.

By Demetria H

Jun 12, 2020

I really enjoyed the assignments and being able to see what our happiness scores were. Also, I find that in times like these, it was really nice to have a course to focus on for Well-Being! I look forward to taking more courses in the future.

By Melissa R

May 28, 2020

Amazing course! I thought it would be just something interesting to do during this pandemic but I ended up learning a lot and I plan on continuing the techniques that were taught in order to try to build healthy habits that lead to happiness.

By Caitlin F

May 8, 2020

This is a terrific course that both applies the science of psychology and give applicable, everyday skills to increase well being. My own happiness went up during the course from practicing the techniques, and I look forward to keeping it up!

By Sana K

Jan 14, 2023

Being able to reach out to science that is reachable for countries like us, Iran, has a significant impact on humanity. Thank you for providing such a fantastic project to those who are trying so hard behind the walls. Woman, Life, Freedom!

By Fernanda R D

Sep 22, 2022

Great, wonderful and marvellous is all I can say about it to be brief. It's a very complete course about the science of well-being, it gives you tools, supporting material and much knowledge to be happy and apply all to have a happier life.

By Manish K

Jun 8, 2021

I really enjoyed this course. The myths & actual truths about happiness, different techniques to become well being & many more life long learning are taught in this course. The professor's way of explaining things is very unique and awesome!

By Caroline B

Nov 1, 2020

I have really enjoyed completing this course and found the pace of both the theory and practical application to be realistic and effective. I also feel that I have good techniques for establishing better habits for my well-being. Thank you!

By Taskeen M

Jul 30, 2020

The course not only talked about the problems of "miswanting" and the "annoying features of our mind" that act as obstacles to our happiness, but also introduced us and made us practice the "re-wirement" strategies to be objectively happy :)

By Jacqueline P

Jul 24, 2020

Excellent course. Very streamlined even for someone who have not engaged in academics in the recent past. Now I am more aware of my interactions with the world. Savoring every moment and analyzing. Helps to WOOP my way through. Thanks Lauri.

By Jessica C

Jul 16, 2020

I have thoroughly enjoyed completing this course. Each week I looked forward to the lectures and thought a lot about what was discussed afterwards with friends, family and colleagues. I highly recommend this course to young adults and above.

By Bagyalakshmi J

Jul 12, 2020

Laurie Santos ,Professor, Yale University is an excellent professor with very clear illustrations, very much focussed on the goal, very lively presentations with an interview with popular and noteworthy professors and made a mark. Good job

By Nia P

Jul 9, 2020

A well-delivered course with easy, practical tips on how to improve your life, and engaging challenges to encourage you to begin to make a change rather than just know how to - knowing is not half the battle - take the course to find out why

By Jenna H

Jun 16, 2020

Great course! Highly recommend this to anyone who feels that they can or want to improve their happiness, mental health, physical health, overall well-being, etc. Thank you for making this useful information so accessible and easy to digest.

By Laura H

Jun 10, 2020

This was my first Coursera experience and it was wonderful! I enjoyed "The Science of Well-being" and absolutely loved the professor, Laurie Santos! She was relatable, and engaging. I will explore more courses since I liked this one so much.

By Agustina L

Jun 4, 2020

It really gave me very intersting insights about the science of Wellbeing. The lectures, the excercises and tools that i treasure now where very helpful, challenging and Fun. I trully recomend this course. It was inspiring and interesting.

By Mother

May 26, 2020

Taking this course forced me to take a deeper dive into why l coveted certain goals.This course and using the WOOP method showed me how much l needed to give up to accomplish those goals l am happy to lower the bar without any misgivings!

By Ingrid T F

May 16, 2020

i love the course, i love the lectures,the books, the excersices, how Laurie explained, she is very clear and explained excellent everything, she`s so nice. Thanks for the knowledge. And gave us this opportunity at this times, helps a lot.