Greater Good

A new documentary reveals the power of mindfulness and neuroplasticity. Bay Area residents can catch a screening tonight at Stanford University.

Americans are less likely to say "thanks" on the job than anywhere else, which hurts productivity and happiness. That needs to change.

Job satisfaction is at record lows. What does it take to overcome the fear of change, especially in tough economic times?

With the re-introduction of Congressman Tim Ryan's social-emotional learning bill, our May newsletter focuses on the wide-ranging benefits of SEL skills for students.

It's easy to feel grateful when life is good, says Robert Emmons. But when disaster strikes, gratitude is worth the effort.

Know some entitled brats? A regular gratitude practice could be just the ticket.

Today, Congressman Tim Ryan re-introduces his bill to support the growth of social-emotional learning in schools.

How we’re turning it into a kindness scavenger hunt.

New research on low-income pregnant women reveals how our minds and bodies are connected—and how all of us can live healthier, more balanced lives.

We can cultivate empathy throughout our lives, says Roman Krznaric—and use it as a radical force for social transformation.

In an excerpt from his new book, psychologist Louis Cozolino applies the lessons of social neuroscience to the classroom.

They've been called ungrateful, narcissistic, and entitled. But new research reveals the hopes, ideals, and positive qualities of today's young adults.

Hint: Don’t just turn the other cheek.

Romantic betrayal is traumatizing, says psychologist Joshua Coleman. But couples can learn to trust again.

Rick Hanson explains how you can intentionally change your brain to create lasting happiness and well-being.

Close relationships require sacrifice. Here are seven questions to ask yourself before you give up too much.

Here's a way to be thankful all year long.

Think humans are born selfish? Think again. Dacher Keltner reveals the compassionate side to human nature.

Researcher Kristin Neff reveals the benefits of going easy on yourself: less anxiety, less conflict, and more peace of mind.

Can feeling good ever be bad? New research says yes—and points the way to a healthier, more balanced life.

Research is clear: Money doesn’t buy happiness, reports best-selling author John Robbins. So why do we continue to think that it does?

Does empathy lead to altruism? The New York Times columnist gets it wrong.

Researcher Kristin Neff reveals the benefits of going easy on yourself: less anxiety, less conflict, and more peace of mind.

Facebook is confronting cyberbullying and online conflict. Can a team of researchers help boost kindness among the site's 900 million users?

We can cultivate empathy throughout our lives, says Roman Krznaric—and use it as a radical force for social transformation.

Dacher Keltner explains how compassion is literally at our fingertips.

A new study offers the strongest evidence to date that meditation can change the structure of your brain.

Think humans are born selfish? Think again. Dacher Keltner reveals the compassionate side to human nature.

The most surprising, provocative, and inspiring findings published this past year.

Research is clear: Money doesn’t buy happiness, reports best-selling author John Robbins. So why do we continue to think that it does?

Rick Hanson explains how you can intentionally change your brain to create lasting happiness and well-being.