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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....

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GK

Jun 3, 2019

I have taken a dozen courses online. This is the most challenging and fulfilling course I have taken so far. And I believe that the course shall be beneficial to all people in different walks of life.

IU

Nov 11, 2020

Loved the course. Filled with so many eye-opening nuggets as to what actually does (or doesn't) make us happier. Would recommend this to anyone wishing to learn more about the science of well-being.

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By A S

Oct 23, 2019

I highly recommend this course to anyone who is looking at how to increase their sense of well-being. The techniques discussed in the course are based on science and really work if you put them into practice! Really a great course!

By Phil D

Dec 28, 2018

Great course. Loved the feeling of engagement and the reference to the literature. It has assisted me both from an academic perspective but also team-wise with my staff and my personal life. Can't often say that about a Uni course!

By Cally M

Jan 30, 2025

This has been one of the best (if not the best) online courses I've done. The professor was engaging and enjoyable to listen to. I'd go so far as to say it is life-changing. So thank you to all concerned in developing this course.

By Milica B

Sep 11, 2023

This course helped me transform my daily life! It is very useful no matter what your professional or academic field is. Material is presented in a great way and additional exercises help you put everything you learned in practice.

By Simina-Teodora A

Jul 28, 2023

I've enjoyed this course. The materials and the informations are very helpful, the professor is engaged in the course and I relly liked the way she offers her knowledge. I will deffinettly tell others about this course. thank you!

By Andrea K M B

May 8, 2023

Thank you so much for all the value provided in The Science of Well-Being! The data and the application are so vital and meaningful. I remain grateful for your making such transformative and mindful help accessible to the public.

By Joseph C

Oct 5, 2022

This is a course I can recommend for individuals who are finding it difficult to thrive in life. It is well setup and includes the rewirements that helps in changing our behavior and adopt better habits that improves our welbeing.

By Julian M

Sep 8, 2022

The teacher is sooo good, the whole content of the course all this i'd recommend it to everyone, kids, old people, businessman, unemployed people, everyone should watch a little bit of this course daily because we can all improve.

By LAURA E C

Sep 28, 2020

It has been a fulfilling ten week course! This is just the beginning of a road to happiness with all the tools and activities I can apply in order to work everyday on myself and share with others the treasure I have found in here.

By Angela G

Sep 10, 2020

This course was excellent! The activities, lectures and resources were phenomenal in helping me to apply my learning in real time. I have applied this learning to other areas of my life that I wanted to improve. Thanks Dr. Santos!

By Esther T

Jul 19, 2020

Great Course! Perfect for Covid-19 Circuit Breaker :). I like the phase of this online course! Systematic and straightforward. Practical and beneficial to all ages who want to understand and improve their well-being in daily life!

By Esther C

Jun 10, 2020

Not only do I now know what will make me happy or fail to make me happy, but I have actually out it into practice and I am now happier. Wow! Laurie is a great teacher, she takes so many sources and makes them easier to understand.

By Yogesh L

Jun 8, 2020

Best course I have taken. Integrates research from many sources and puts it together as practical advice. And also then supports change by taking one through the rewirement for 4 weeks i.e. incorporating something you have learnt.

By Melissa A

Jun 7, 2020

It's an amazing happiness journey through this course! It was nice to know all the science behind it but I also enjoyed the rewirements especially the last one! Thank you, Professor Santos, Yale and Coursera for this great course!

By Elena S

Jun 5, 2020

Such a good and positive impact having this course, thank so much to Dr. Laurie and her team. If you are looking for a course with great science back up and actual tools to take action this is the one. Happy journey to everyone :)

By ABHISHEK B

Jun 5, 2020

I am very grateful to the content creator who made and represent such a nice content in an easy language so that everyone can understand actually. Kudos to the professor who explained all the things nicely in a perfect manner 🤗🤗

By Silvia G C

May 29, 2020

This was incredible! I feel so lucky to have been able to take part in this course. I learnt so much about what actually increases our well-being and how to implement the necessary changes to our habits. Higlhy recommended course.

By Allison I

May 27, 2020

Laurie Santos is an amazing teacher with great information both anecdotal and also through scientific studies (which she explained with such ease). I feel like I learned a tremendous amount in a short period of time. Thank you!!

By Alexandria C

May 19, 2020

The instructor is well-informed, delivers the information in a clear and engaging manner. I highly recommend this course for more insight and perspective - you may be surprised by what you learn or reinforce what you already know!

By Jorge V

Apr 3, 2020

Fantastic course if you want to learn more about well-being. Dr. Laurie does a great job explaining the data and how to implement it.

What you learn in this course can be applied immediately. Especially now in the era of COVID-19.

By Clare A

Jul 22, 2019

Had heard many good things about this course before I took it and was excited when I heard it was being offered free on line. I am enjoying it thoroughly. Great insights into how our minds operate around the concept of happiness.

By Raphael U

Nov 17, 2020

I had so much fun learning this. I realized that my level of happiness' standards are set on the wrong things. After the final rewirement, I am now more conscious of my actions - exerting effort to live a life with grateful lens.

By Karin T

Jul 1, 2020

Very good course with an engaging professor. Course is backed by Scientific research, and have a good mix of lectures and assignments. The rewirement assignment to be completed can help you make a change for a happier lifestyle.

By Shashi D

Jun 24, 2020

This course incorporated fascinating and practical information about brain function, cognitive skills, and how to help rewire your brain to increase happiness. I really liked Dr. Santos' lectures, style and easy to follow tips.

By Jordan K

Jun 23, 2020

Phenomenal perspective on how you can and should refocus your energy. Great combination of theory and lecture style backed by hard data and research. This is very indicative of where there needs to be a shift if societal desires.