How to Feel Better About Yourself (The Science of Happiness Podcast)
Self-compassion reduces our feelings of shame and self-doubt. We explore a practice to help quiet our inner critic with kindness.
How Polyamorous People Can Find Happiness in Later Life
Two new books explore what it looks like for people in multiple romantic partnerships to get older.
Happiness Break: Wishing Others Well, With Anushka Fernandopulle
Cultivate a sense of compassion for yourself and others by trying a meditation rooted in loving-kindness, called "Metta."
Happiness Break: Who Takes Care of You? With Dacher Keltner
When we feel cared for, our cortisol levels drop, we feel safe, and we handle stress better. Dacher leads a meditation to help us focus on…
Your Happiness Calendar for June 2023
This month, be your best self.
How Small Acts of Kindness Can Help With Anxiety
A new study finds that performing acts of kindness improves mental health symptoms—and increases your social connection, too.
Kissing Is At Least 1,000 Years Older Than We Thought
Kissing may seem natural, but it remains unclear whether it’s a universal human act or a cultural one.
How Feeling Socially Connected Can Help With Chronic Pain
A new study finds that people who have a greater sense of connection and belonging seem to experience pain differently.
Six Ways to Deal With Someone Who Wronged You
Here's what we have learned from 25 years of research about forgiveness—and its alternatives.
Our Favorite Books of 2020
Greater Good’s editors pick the most thought-provoking, practical, and inspirational science books of the year.
Why Friendships Among Men Are So Important
Men have fewer friends these days, which can hurt their well-being. Here are expert tips for fostering those relationships.
How to Stop the Pain of Wishing People Were Different
Sometimes it's hard to just accept people for who they are. Here's how to be at peace with someone, faults and all.
How to Stop Overthinking Your Relationship
Ruminating about your relationship isn't a healthy way to solve any problems—and it may be a way to avoid your real feelings.
How to Find Your Purpose in Life
Are you struggling to discover your purpose? That may be because you feel isolated from other people. Here's how you can overcome that.
Our Favorite Books of 2022
Greater Good’s editors pick the most thought-provoking, practical, and inspirational science books of the year.
Our Favorite Books of 2021
Greater Good’s editors pick the most thought-provoking, practical, and inspirational science books of the year.