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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 Juliana E P

Jul 6, 2020

Excellent course, I learned a lot of tips and gained a lot of knowledge about a topic so valuable that it is to live well and happy.

By Shalini J

Jul 5, 2020

This course has a good mix of academic content and practical exercises to synthesize learning. I found it interesting and effective.

By BIKRAMJIT K

Jul 2, 2020

Thanks this course help to clear my mind, about what is important in life and what is not along with strategies towards a happy life

By Andreas J

Jun 29, 2020

This has been a truly wonderful and insightful course - exactly what I needed during a weird, pandemic-filled time. Excellent stuff.

By Zhansaya

Jun 26, 2020

Amazing course, amazing professor. Like literally I was so amazed by everything she taught along the course. Definitely recommend it

By javier c

Jun 25, 2020

At first I was skeptical about the course, but it really help me understand myself better. Meditate and sleeping more really helps.

By Nathalie H D

Jun 18, 2020

Thank you very much for your course. It was very interesting and now I just want to continu studying how to increase our well-being.

By Mahwash K

Jun 11, 2020

I loved everything about this course, including the courser platform. Professor Santos was amazing.

Everyone should take this course.

By Felipe M D

Jun 10, 2020

Awesome course! Definitely it is a "must do"!! Everyone wants to be happier, so learning about this topic makes everything easier...

By Tres T

Jun 10, 2020

At first I was a little skeptical, but this course actually helped improve my level of happiness. I would recommend it for everyone.

By Orlanda M A

Jun 6, 2020

I loved the "rewirements"!, the structure of the course is great and it ends on a practical application in life. Highly recommended!

By monica v

Jun 6, 2020

I enjoyed this course very much! I have become more organized. I am more grateful and try consciously to make the best of every day!

By Roberta W

Jun 5, 2020

really enjoyed this course. It was simple yet profound. I'd say this was a course where you get out in proportion to what you put in

By Debra Y

May 29, 2020

This course had a very positive effect on my life. I gained many skills to improve my happiness and health. I highly recommend it.

By Sasha J

May 20, 2020

Loved this course, I learnt a lot and my happiness improved throughout the course. Everything I learnt I will continue to use daily.

By Andrew K

May 13, 2020

I think that everyone should take this course especially students before they enter the workforce, it would make for a better world!

By Stockton L H

May 10, 2020

This class will teach you about a good life AND how to live a good life. Highly recommend for people looking to improve their lives.

By Cindy A

Apr 26, 2020

Very practical course with some great readings which share the underpinning science. Perfect timing for me during a global pandemic.

By Karen T G V T

Apr 20, 2020

I truly enjoyed this course! Everything was interesting and truly applicable in my daily life. Highly encourage others to take this.

By Julie S

Jan 29, 2020

I'm so appreciative for this opportunity!!! Thank you, Dr Laurie Santos and the team supporting this offering - you are all gems!!!!

By Jay M R

Jul 2, 2019

This is an inspiring course. I recommend it to anyone who wants to make some change in their life to promote his or her well-being.

By Deleted A

Jun 7, 2019

Very insightful. Laurie and team did a great job at teaching me what truly makes me happy and to rewire my mind and behavior to achi

By Marisol R

Mar 19, 2019

I highly recommend the course. It enables to apply useful strategies from positive psychology in order to be happier and healthier.

By Timizay R P

Oct 22, 2018

It was a fantastic course that modeled excellent college teaching and provided lots of scientific research on the area of happiness.

By Aynur Ö G

Jan 29, 2025

I learnt many new terms about how our mind works. Hopefully I will use these when I try to understand myself and the people better.