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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.
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Top reviews

KW

Jan 4, 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 11, 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 Isabel S

Aug 2, 2020

I loved the content and the professor. She transmits a very kind vibe in the videos and I found that great!

By Shannan W

Jul 30, 2020

This was a great experience and was taught well. I have learn much and my life is definitely better for it.

By Katelin B

Jul 27, 2020

Wonderful course, wonderful lecturer, beneficial knowledge. I would recommend that everyone do this course!

By Zander M

Jul 27, 2020

Amazing course! Dr. Santos really lays the foundations for happiness. All you have to do is start building!

By MJReyes

Jul 23, 2020

Well researched, excellent material, great source of valuable life skills. Everyone should take this course

By dimitris f

Jul 14, 2020

It is an excellent course it terms of how scientific data can be applied on every day habits and practices.

By Andrada G

Jul 6, 2020

Great content with a lot of science backed data and interesting practical tasks. Would highly recommend it.

By Caitlin W

Jul 1, 2020

Great course! It definitely helped me during quarantine to stay sane and to start some very healthy habits!

By Dr V V N P R

Jul 1, 2020

Awesome , trendsetting , unique and amalgam of new trends and traditional values embedded in cross cultures

By Samuel R

Jun 26, 2020

Wonderful professor and a whole lot of new/interesting/relevant/helpful information and key life takeaways!

By Paige L

Jun 24, 2020

Such a great course that makes you truly re-think or rather rewire yourself for happiness in your own life.

By Jessica d S C

Jun 22, 2020

Very enjoyable and informative. Hopefully it will help me continue to increase my happiness and well-being.

By Neha J

Jun 14, 2020

Very very helpful. I think it makes your life happier- which is what we all are aiming for in our lives :-)

By Damone F

Jun 6, 2020

I have thoroughly enjoyed taking the course. I have learned so much from it. Would recommend to my peers.

By Claire L F

Jun 5, 2020

Just an amazing class, teacher, and also very supporting students ! I'm so happy I followed the 10 weeks :)

By Rachel B

Jun 4, 2020

This was a brilliant course discussing so many fascinating studies, presented in such a digestible fashion.

By Hannah O

Jun 3, 2020

A very good course! Easy enough but also encourages critical thinking and is very applicable to daily life!

By Chris K

Jun 1, 2020

Remarkable course. I will follow the path of evidence-based practices to happiness for the rest of my life

By Dani L

Jun 1, 2020

Fabulous combination of science, data, relatable every day life and of course a fun and engaging professor.

By Elisander L

May 31, 2020

This is a really great course to help you improve on your happiness and well-being! Thank you Prof. Laurie!

By Kelly W

May 31, 2020

Thank you! This was a very enjoyable course and I believe it has given me several tools to continue using!

By Marni P

May 26, 2020

Learned so much about a topic that will help me in every day life. Loved it!!! Fantastic teacher and topic!

By Errol M

May 26, 2020

Life altering. Really highlights how to honor yourself and choose the activities that truely make you happy

By Nyree P

May 20, 2020

I would recommend this course to all. It has some great information to achieving the Science of well being.

By Ty P

May 7, 2020

The course is great. The interface sucks. I'm still trying to unlock my tests along with about 25 others.