Are You Remembering the Good Times? (The Science of Happiness Podcast)
Thinking about happy memories activates reward centers in our brains, and can help us feel more connected and accepted. Palestinian-American poet…
Happiness Break: Wrap Yourself in Kindness, With Jack Kornfield
When we treat ourselves with kindness and gratitude, research shows we feel more motivated and less self-critical. Meditation teacher Jack Kornfield…
Why We Should Share Our Good News (Not Just Our Struggles)
A new study suggests that when people respond enthusiastically to our good news, we feel more grateful and closer to them—especially as we age.
Why We Should Seek Beauty in the Everyday Life (The Science of Happiness Podcast)
What happens when we intentionally look for beautiful things in our day-to-day lives? We explore a lab-tested practice shown to help you feel happier.…
Seven Reminders for How to Live Well in 2024
If all your goals and good intentions seem to fall by the wayside soon after New Year's, try getting back to basics.
The Best Greater Good Articles of 2023
We round up the most-read and highly rated Greater Good articles from the past year.
How Thinking About Your Ancestors Can Help You Thrive (The Science of Happiness Podcast)
We explore how contemplating our heritage can make us feel more belonging, gratitude, and confidence in what we're capable of achieving.
The Top 10 Insights from the “Science of a Meaningful Life” in 2023
Our team names the most provocative and influential findings published during this past year.
Seven Ways to Find Your Purpose in Life
Having a meaningful, long-term goal is good for your well-being. Here’s how to find one.
Gratitude Quiz
Are you truly grateful for the good things in your life—or do you take them for granted?
How Gratitude Changes You and Your Brain
New research is starting to explore how gratitude works to improve our mental health.
When Are You Sacrificing Too Much in Your Relationship?
Close relationships require sacrifice. Here are seven questions to ask yourself before you give up too much.
Why We Should Share Our Good News (Not Just Our Struggles)
A new study suggests that when people respond enthusiastically to our good news, we feel more grateful and closer to them—especially as we age.
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.
The Best Greater Good Articles of 2023
We round up the most-read and highly rated Greater Good articles from the past year.
10 Ways to Become More Grateful
Robert Emmons offers everyday tips for living a life of gratitude.