The Science of Well-Being

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Taught at Yale, this course tackles a question most people never get formally taught: what actually makes us happier, according to the psychology research rather than folk wisdom. It's a foundational, non-technical course open to anyone curious about the science behind well-being.

The material moves from theory into practice — covering habit formation, mindfulness, resilience, and self-awareness — with an emphasis on behaviors you can actually apply, not just concepts to understand intellectually.

• Evidence-based habit formation and behavior change
• Mindfulness and meditation practices
• Building resilience and self-awareness

It's become one of the most enrolled courses on Coursera, with over 5,026,121 students — a scale that reflects just how broadly the subject resonates, whether you're managing burnout or simply curious about the psychology of happiness.