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 to Not Let Your Job Define You
A new book helps us envision what a healthier relationship with work would look like.
Your Happiness Calendar for June 2023
This month, be your best self.
Feeling Overworked? Take a Fika Break (The Science of Happiness Podcast)
A short break does more than just fuel our bodies, it strengthens our minds. Our overworked guest tries the Swedish practice of…
How Helping Others Could Make You Feel Less Rushed
Overcoming barriers to compassion and social connection could entail changing our relationship to time.
A 7-Day Stress Prescription (The Science of Happiness Podcast)
Is there such a thing as good stress? Our guest learns to welcome her stress by understanding how it can actually help her, plus tips and…
Seven Tips for Better Relationship Conversations
There can be gaps between how things are and how we want them to be in our relationships with partners, family, and even coworkers. Here's…
What Is Emotional Labor, and Why Does It Matter?
A new book explains how devaluing emotional labor—disproportionately done by women and other disadvantaged groups—perpetuates inequality.
The Six Keys to Positive Communication
Communicating better can help you achieve your goals and deepen your relationships.
Six Tips for Speaking Up Against Bad Behavior
Psychologist Catherine Sanderson explains how to be more courageous in speaking up about bad behavior, from offensive speech to harmful actions.
Our Favorite Books of 2020
Greater Good’s editors pick the most thought-provoking, practical, and inspirational science books of the year.
Ten Ways to Make Your Time Matter
Accepting our mortality helps us let go of busyness and focus on what’s most important to us in order to live a happier, more meaningful life.
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.
How to Learn From Your Failures
Research suggests that we need to overcome some emotional and cognitive barriers if we’re to learn from our defeats—but it can be done.
Ten Tips to Keep Work From Taking Over Your Life
When work and life feel like they're in conflict, we can set boundaries and take steps toward better work-life integration.