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About the Course

NEW TEEN VERSION AVAILABLE HERE: https://www.coursera.org/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

LG

Apr 21, 2023

Magnificent!

Clear and concise revelations about the human condition, how to understand the tricky nature of our minds and practical advice about how to counteract those deceptions.

Marvellous.!

LH

Aug 21, 2020

Great fun way of learning about personal thought processing, attitudes and well-being.

Very helpful course to get me to assess my life and how to make the changes I needed to improve my well-being.

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By Maria M

Jul 25, 2020

As a person in her late 40's who likes to learn, I have found some of the content repetitive a great way ( for example, reading Seligman is always fascinating). I enjoyed Dr. Santos approach to discussion, implementation and overcoming the mental barriers to achieve our goals. I wish I had this course when I was an undergraduate and concepts even earlier in life.

By Irum A

Jul 7, 2020

This is an amazing course that will blow your mind about the mis-conceptions we have about what gives us happiness or otherwise. The revelations have been truly life changing and transformative - this course is a uniquely wrapped mix of innovative knowledge and action and most of all it doesn't feel like studying or work at all! :)

Thanks so much Professor Santos!

By Jennifer M B

May 9, 2020

I have always been an optimist in most aspects of my life and after taking this course I was able to discover more strategies and levels of importance of emotional prominence over materialistic things or what we think is important in making us happy. Overall, this course has educated me to not only keep a positive mind-set but how to enable it in my everyday life.

By Всеволод Р

Jun 2, 2023

This course is an amazing and practical tool that tells you what to improve, how to improve, and most importantly why to improve certain things that might not be intuitive at all.

The course arms you with tools that help you think of your happiness and really increase it. The course insists you need to take action instead of hoarding the knowledge and it is great!

By Dr P K

Jan 27, 2021

A fantastic course! Nowhere, such way of teaching, at least in the online mode can take place on this topic. Very high quality inputs, videos, discussions and quizzes; and very relevant too. Also, the potent academic contents on well-being shared by the learned and dedicated teacher, Laurie Santos, helped to greatly mitigate the pressures of the pandemic. Thanks!

By Raynor C

Jun 26, 2020

The teacher (Dr. Santos) is amazing. She's very engaging

I really like how the course was structured with our misconceptions of what will make us happy & the science behind why our brains play these tricks. Following that with what really makes us happy & the research behind it & finally the tools to implement these goals.

Really impressive life-changing course

By Jayme D

Jun 10, 2020

I started this course when we began the Shelter in Place during Coronavirus, and it has made such a difference for me. Not only was it a great way to keep a schedule and some structure in my now very loose "work" weeks, it taught many tactics for increasing general happiness. I know I will use the strategies and theories laid out in this course for years to come!

By Bill P

Jun 2, 2020

I was very interested in taking this course but skeptical of the effectiveness and the fact that it was “on-line”. I truly enjoyed it. Along with Dr. Santos’ lectures the additional resource materials were both pertinent and informative. I will take other courses because this one has added much value to my life.

BTW Love of Learning was my top Character Strength.

By Anna Y

Aug 5, 2019

This was incredible course full of researches which helps to understand the topic deeper and see the picture more clear. The practical side of the course was also very helpful as the rewirements were chosen in a very right way. I recomend this course not only to proffesionals but also to everyone who wants to make their life happier and increase their well-being.

By Amy D

Sep 16, 2020

Laurie Santos is an incredible teacher. This class should be mandatory for EVERYONE. I LOVE the idea of teaching this to K-12 students. I have learned that it is so simple to start creating habits to live a life of true happiness. I have started teaching my children this, in hopes it catches on to create a generation of happiness in our family for years to come!

By Toni M T

Aug 18, 2020

I can't say enough good things about this course. Laurie shares the science behind happiness and it truly gives you a different perspective on your own assessments. I always though of myself as a happy person however after taking this course my happiness has grown and I am more aware of the amazing accomplishes I have made and the wonderful people in my life.

By Antonio S

Jul 24, 2020

El mejor curso que he tomado, y muy útil en estos tiempos de crisis sanitaria mundial. Laurie es una excelente profesora, todo lo que plantea lo hace con evidencias que apoyan sus ideas y siempre con la finalidad de aportar al bienestar de quienes tomamos el curso. Creo que todos deberíamos al menos conocer superficialmente la información que este curso entrega.

By Sharon L

Jul 19, 2020

This was an awesome course. I will definitely refer people for the course. It was very eye opening and inspiring to learn about myself. To really think about my own happiness and well being. Also to know that I can change the outcome of my happiness and well being. Now will continue to take these tools I have learn and put them to use in everyday life. Thank you

By Violetta D

Jul 1, 2020

It was not only a very informative and relevant course. I loved the lecturer and remained totally engaged for the whole time.

I have changed a lot of my routines, I have done more study and aiming at professional development.

I am still learning a lot from The Happiness Lab Podcasts and I do not hesitate to encourage others to enrol at science of well-being.

By Sohini D

Jun 29, 2020

Loved hearing Prof Laurie Santos. She is very enthusiastic about the subject and that maked the course more fun. I leant such simple tools to create happiness that I know I will be able to use them long term. I also learnt that I need to continue doing a lot of the things that I have and just need to be aware of how they are impacting me. Thank you! Sohini Doshi

By Iris G

May 22, 2020

I really enjoyed this course and it has helped me so much. I think it's incredibly important that people focus more on their well-being and do as much as possible to be as happy as possible. This course has taught me so many new techniques that I can use in many different ways and I'm eager to continue using them. Thank you so much Laurie Santos, amazing course!

By Ian E B

May 10, 2020

The course exceeded the expectations I had from reading the description. The material and exercises were approachable, concise, practical and diverse. I would recommend to anyone remotely interested in the course description, as well as anyone with an interest in subjects such as personal development/growth, positive psychology, wellness, mindfulness, et cetera.

By Ming

Dec 18, 2019

Slow paced and easy to implement good habits in daily life. I started with no expectations as I was not convinced that I can adopt the lifestyle changes. However, after going through the course, I must say I came out as a better person. Maybe I didn't manage to fully commit to all the good habits but nevertheless some improvement is made and I am happy for that.

By Johanna M

Jan 14, 2023

I loved this course. It was so educational, so interesting, and so well-taught. The professor was very engaging and I learned so much information that I can actually put to use in my life. Additionally, I now know some of the science and psychology behind it, which is even more helpful in implementing these practices into my life and actually following through.

By Bianca D

Aug 4, 2020

This course is the most relevant for every human being. A must if happiness is on your agenda. Don't wait for time before subscribing, because you'll be wasting your time like me and so many on things that unfortunately don't bring happiness. Instructing, not time consuming, this course is like a warm blanket of knowledge that I wish could wrap every one of us.

By Edgar N C J

Jun 30, 2020

Excelente curso, soy de América del Sur pero gracias al equipo de traducción pude llevar el curso con subtítulos en español. Me siento muy agradecido con la U. de Yale, con la profesora Laurie, y con todo el equipo de Coursera que hizo posible acceder de forma gratuita al curso. Realmente aprendí mucho para vivir cada día feliz, y poder contagiarlo a los demás.

By Michelle T W

Jun 7, 2020

When deciding to take this course it felt like the world was crumbling and I was feeling very anxious about the Shelter in Place Order and COVID-19. This course gave me a new perspective on life and tools to better enjoy my life. I have already began incorporating what I've learned in class into my life and will continue to work on myself and my relationships.

By Rocio M

Apr 4, 2020

Being my 1st online certificate course.... I LOVED IT!!! Thank you soooo much! I look forward in enrolling in more online courses that will help me...at home (personally) and at work.

Muchas Gracias!!! In tagalog (the Philippines) we say Maraming Salamat!

** I just wanted to make sure..but is that really your signature on my certificate? Just want to be sure...

By Egita D F

Nov 4, 2019

Really enjoyed this course! Professor is really knowledgeable, friendly and explains things easily that you just want to know what she has to say next. Best part - it sticks! Truly improved my mood and happiness level during the course and learned new things that help me to stick to the new, good habits. Hopefully will be able to help also others to be happier.