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About the Course

NEW TEEN VERSION AVAILABLE HERE: https://maonline.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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SD

Aug 4, 2020

Nice course. Coursera helps me a lot with give me financial freedom. I want to do more course from this platform like meditation, mindfulness, etc. Etc. Please coursera help me. Thank you. Love you.

MP

Sep 14, 2022

T​his course can be life changing if you implement the concepts. I loved the professor and also loved the podcast that further goes into more detail about the things that actually bring us happiness.

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By Lynne S

Jun 1, 2020

I would say this is a must have course for everybody! The tools and knowledge you acquire will help you for the rest of your life.

By Elizabeth P

May 17, 2020

Loved it! Laurie really knows her stuff! I loved her honesty and sharing her insights as to how she was feeling as well. Thank you!

By Joel I

Apr 28, 2020

Excelente curso, lo recomiendo para cualquier persona que quiera elevar sus conocimientos de como llevar una vida mejor y más feliz

By Esteban

Aug 20, 2018

Awesome!!

Laurie is great, the course is well structured, with great information, lots of interesting resources. Congratulations !!!

By A F L

Jun 21, 2018

The course is well organized, the information and delivery is easy to follow. Absolutely interesting and helpful. Love this course.

By miguel b

Apr 10, 2018

Maravilloso curso para incrementar nuestra felicidad en el mundo moderno! Nos ayuda a enfocarnos en lo que verdaderamente importa!

By Donald F

May 2, 2025

This course planted healthy behaviors in me that have remained consistent for the last 5 years and I am extremely grateful for it.

By Angel G

Oct 11, 2024

I learned a lot of science about how to be happy. I realized we usually have lots of misconceptions about what will make us happy.

By Julia K

Nov 10, 2023

Fantastic course! It is based on great amounts of subject literature, and the lecturer is absolutely amazing. Highly recommended!!

By Amber

Jul 22, 2023

I loved doing this course. The learning material and web site are both very user friendly and I found the course very interesting.

By Alister D

Apr 14, 2023

A course that has been life-changing for me. Recommend this to everyone, irrespective of your career interest, age and well-being.

By Camila

Mar 5, 2023

Fantastic course. Great theory and opportunities to apply throughout the course, and tools to continuously evolve post completion.

By Denise P L

May 4, 2022

Laurie is amazing doing the explanations and explaining the reserches. Everybody needs to learn how to do the things to feel happy

By Denise S

Mar 21, 2022

Excellent course - it was engaging, a great format and easy to learn from. Dr Laura Santos was relatable and kept it interesting.

By Dr A S

May 27, 2021

very nice course with simple and practicable content. I do appreciate the professor for wonderful content and discussion pedagogy.

By Anikó M

May 13, 2021

It really helps to realise what is happiness and what makes you happy in life. I wholeheartedly recommend this course to anyone :)

By Liezhel J J

Mar 1, 2021

This course opened my eyes on what really matters. Awesome course! If you are thinking if you would want to take this, you should!

By CharlotteWright

Dec 14, 2020

Loved this and looked forward to doing this each week. It has really helped with my COVID Anxiety. I am recommending it to others!

By Sasha P

Nov 23, 2020

I absolutely loved this course! It has helped me achieve happiness and work on myself effectively. I couldn't recommend it enough!

By Sofia C

Nov 20, 2020

Adorei este curso! Obrigada Coursera, Yale e professora Laurie!

I loved this course! Thank you Coursera, Yale and professor Laurie!

By Todd H

Nov 18, 2020

Laurie Santos is an incredible professor who provided the public with a fantastic course that can benefit anyone willing to learn.

By Myrna F

Sep 10, 2020

I loved this course, it came at the right time, during lock down, It helped with my stress and it kept me focused on other things,

By Jasmina B

Aug 21, 2020

It really really increased my level of happiness and I would recommend it to everybody. You learn a lot about how your mind works.

By Eli J

Aug 16, 2020

Excelente material de trabajo, los videos y tareas asignadas son muy útiles para seguir avanzando en el programa. Muy recomendado.