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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 Adrienne P

Jun 20, 2020

This course actually breaks down something as ephemeral as well-being -- specific components and practical steps to improve this feeling are offered and insights into how we sabotage ourselves are very helpful in trying to form new and productive habits of behavior and thought that lead to improved feelings of contentment and well-being. Very enjoyable and very constructive!

By Deborah B

Jun 7, 2020

I started the course not knowing exactly what I would be learning and found that it was enlightening. I learned how we, as human beings, seem to try and achieve things that really don't lead to happiness, and the course run by Lauri Santos taught me how to do things like savour, meditate, be grateful in order to increase my happiness. I highly recommend this excellent course.

By Molly C

May 30, 2020

The course was perfect to take during my shelter in place time at home. It was an excellent companion to learnings I have going on with work on growth mindset, and of all things the Noom the weight loss app that discusses mindsets. The course reinforced concepts I have been working on and took it further with deeper learning. I really enjoyed it, so glad I took this course!

By Shawn E

May 28, 2020

This was a great way to spend time during social distancing. The videos and readings were uplifting and gave me food for thought during the day. The quantity of material was perfect. I liked that there was extra optional material for when I had the time. I also liked that the course was front loaded with information and the end was for reminders and practical application.

By Patricia K

Jun 20, 2023

I highly recommend this course! Increasing your sense of happiness seems like such a simple concept, but this course helps you to understand the science behind the barriers that we create and how practicing self-awareness and gratitude can shift your mindset entirely. You will gain an increase in energy, awareness and a positive perspective toward the definition of success.

By Margaret S

Aug 26, 2020

I can honestly say that this course has changed my life. My happiness scores went up dramatically, and I feel better overall. Taking this course during a pandemic was an interesting challenge. These trying times meant more potential for sadness and grief, but they also afforded me the free time to engage in the course. I'm so thankful that I did! Dr. Santos - you're amazing.

By Lottie R

Jul 16, 2020

Even better than I could have ever expected. Suitable for anyone who is looking for the answers to a better well being, as well as people who are more interested in the psychology behind it. The science is so well explained that people with no knowledge of science would get the same out of the course as someone who is more knowledgeable. I can't recommend this course enough.

By Donna R C

May 14, 2020

Just completed the "Science of Well-Being" 10 Week Course through Coursera. Worth every minute of time and since my primary Signature Strengths (VIA Institute of Character) are "Love of Learning" and "Spirituality" and "Love", I was totally engaged and in "The Flow". I highly recommend this course, especially as an antidote to the negative emotional effects of this pandemic.

By Yudy V B

Feb 2, 2021

Loved the course. I had practiced these principles for many years, and I teach them to my clients. However, this was more like an intuitive process. This course gave me the science behind it, which I think is extremely useful because it does validate my inner connection. Also I learned new techniques such as WOOP that I can add to my practice to make even better. Thank you!

By Dr. R C

Oct 26, 2020

Well tailored course. The coach is excellent. Her fluency and domain knowledge is awesome. Methods are very scientific. But not happy with a hurried peer review. Do people feel the limitation of quantitative methods? Abrupt score to deduct without going into my booklet presume. Please work on that. Everyone is not serious. The older ones are very involved and honest people.

By Angela d l R

Oct 11, 2020

This course was very enjoyable and the fact that we have to do weekly rewirments allows us to practice and build new healthy habits. I am truly grateful to Dr. Santos for putting out such a great course not only for Yale students but for everyone who wishes to do it. I did this course along with a mindfulness and emotional magament one and they both complemented each other.

By Clotilda O A

Aug 30, 2020

I truly enjoyed this course. I went into the course with so much expectations, and I got a boost..... A complete rewirement of my thought process. The awareness of how our minds think and react towards things in general is a powerful tool that helps us rethink and reprogram our mind. Meditation helped me to control my mind, and I am happier at the end than at the beginning.

By Parth G

Jun 24, 2020

I started this course at the behest of my friend, and it is probably the best thing I have come across on Coursera! The course is backed by scientific data, and offers mind-blowing evidence that proves without a doubt how so much of our behaviour is detrimental to our happiness. I strongly recommend that everyone take up this course, regardless of their academic background.

By Maria A

Jun 2, 2020

It was extremely useful to do with everything going on because of the COVID-19 situation. The last weeks dedicated to building habits were very useful because even though I struggled, it was very good to be still part of a group and have the accountability that every week check up was providing. I hope to continue practicing everything learnt so far. Thanks for this course!

By Tiyane M

May 23, 2020

Honestly one of the best things that happened to me this year! I didn't know I needed this course to help me reset my goals. I tried to savor moments and feel gratitude my whole life but this just helped me implement those on a daily/weekly basis. Keeping track and doing assignments weekly really helped me stay on track and even do my rewirement on a daily basis with ease!

By angela m

Sep 7, 2021

This class was one of the most enlightening and practical classes I've taken! It also came at a time when I felt like I needed it most - we're all experiencing the impact of the pandemic in our own little corner of the globe, and the topics and strategies that were shared in this class helped me move closer to improved wellbeing. Thank you for making this class accessible!

By Maggie A G

Nov 11, 2020

The course is excellent.. it equips with tools and evidence and highlights the obstacles... even those teaching are honest and share how you have to be consciously aware at all times to keep on with the practices. Thank you and I really enjoyed the learning. Also appreciated that you can change the deadlines, as life happens. Thanks again, much appreciated this experience!

By Cristina V

Oct 26, 2020

This course is engaging, smart and practical. It's so useful to understand what really will make us happy and how to build new habits into your life to feel more positive and happier. You take a happiness test before and after the course and mine went up, even during a pandemic! I recommend this course to anyone interested in psychology, happiness and having a better life.

By Tamara R

Oct 14, 2020

This course and Professor Santos are amazing and life changing. My life is truly better having taken this course and I strongly recommend it to everyone who is looking to increase their daily joy and happiness. I learned how to build healthy habits and be more intentional in my daily life and my pursuit of happiness. I can not say enough positive things about this cours

By Zannatul N

Sep 16, 2020

It was an amazing experience with this coursematerials, contens and lectures. Practice of measuring happiness, practice of healthy habits, practice of patience and planning are the simple steps for a healthy, positive life and happiness. This course helped me a lot to understand the process ( actually the science) of well-being. Thanku so much for making such good package.

By Anshu k

Jun 12, 2020

I really love the course, it's eye-opening and also I feel it's very important for us to practice the things which lead to our wellbeing which is the core part of the course. I am blessed and grateful to this course teacher and all who supported this and given us opportunity that we got this course. thank you so much. I highly recommend this to all people around the globe.

By Rita L

Jun 7, 2020

The Science of Well-Being gives learners practical tools to increase the happiness in their lives. The Lectures and extra materials are enjoyable, information is shared in an easily understandable way, and sharing the experience with other learners on the forum helps reinforce the lessons. This course truly changed my happiness trajectory and I'm incredibly glad I took it.

By Jules B

May 26, 2020

Very practical and insightful course on strategies you can implement to create habits and routines that can boost your happiness, health and overall well-being. Must-do course that can benefit anyone both in their professional career (in terms of engagement, productivity and flow) as well as in their personal lives (gratitude, savoring, kindness, social connection, health)

By Rebecca N

Apr 28, 2020

This course is great! It helps us to realize what really make us happy and shares the rationale on why our mind keeps thinking the wrong way. I enjoyed the graded assignment as this allows me to not just share my challenge, it also allow me to see that there are so many out there who are interested to make themselves happier and the process they went through to achieve it.