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.
Celebrating Juneteenth with Tools for Support, Understanding, and Solidarity
This Juneteenth, we're sharing resources that might move us all toward more fully claiming our humanity.
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."
Where to Look for Joy (The Science of Happiness Podcast)
How can we feel more moments of joy? We explore the science of joy and how we can cultivate it in our everyday lives, with poet Ross Gay and…
Why Don’t Most Parents Teach the Golden Rule?
A new survey finds that only 14% of parents teach their kids the Golden Rule, and over a quarter don't even know what it is. Why?
Does Feeling Awe Make Us Follow the Crowd?
A new study finds that we're more swayed by the majority opinion after experiencing awe.
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…
Why Are Asian Americans Being Attacked and What Can You Do About It?
Here are science-backed ways we can reduce hatred and division.
What Can We Do Now?
While votes for the 2020 election are counted, our contributors weigh in on what we as individuals can do now to preserve our well-being and…
Our Favorite Books of 2020
Greater Good’s editors pick the most thought-provoking, practical, and inspirational science books of the year.
Eleven Films That Highlight the Best in Humanity
It’s time for the Greater Goodies, honoring movies from the past year that exemplify optimism, love, empathy, and other keys to our well-being.
The Top 10 Insights from the “Science of a Meaningful Life” in 2022
Our team names the most provocative and influential findings published during this past year.
Our Favorite Books of 2022
Greater Good’s editors pick the most thought-provoking, practical, and inspirational science books of the year.
What Can We Learn From the World’s Most Peaceful Societies?
A multidisciplinary team of researchers is discovering what makes some societies more peaceful than others.
Episode 95: How to Enjoy Life More With Michael Pollan
Bestselling author Michael Pollan tries to get more out of life by temporarily giving up one of his pleasures.