Three Insights about Compassion, Meditation, and the Brain
By Emiliana R. Simon-Thomas | May 15, 2012What I learned at the recent International Symposium for Contemplative Studies.
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The Benefits of Introversion
By Jill Suttie | May 15, 2012Do extroverts rule the world? A new book makes the case for some alone time.
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Three Lessons from Mitt Romney about Bullying
By Jeremy Adam Smith | May 14, 2012Mitt Romney stands accused of homophobic bullying in high school. But what positive lessons can we draw from the story?
Just One Thing: Find Your North Star
By Rick Hanson | May 11, 2012Where are you headed? Rick Hanson suggests a way to discover what's most important to you.
How Does Religion Shape Compassion?
By Emiliana R. Simon-Thomas | May 9, 2012A GGSC-sponsored study found that compassion is less important for moving religious people to perform acts of kindness. But that doesn't mean they are less compassionate!
Can Supportive Moms Enhance Your Brain?
By Wendy Durst | May 9, 2012A recent study offers striking evidence of how nurturing parenting early in a child’s life promotes their healthy development.
How to Heal the Angry Brain
By Jill Suttie | May 8, 2012A new book reveals how understanding the way your brain works can help you control anger and aggression.
Nine Steps to Achieving Flow in Your Work
By Leo Babauta | May 4, 2012A state of "flow" is key to job happiness. But what is flow? Why is it important? And how can we achieve it on a regular basis at work?
Four Ways Happiness Can Hurt You
By June Gruber | May 3, 2012Can feeling good ever be bad? New research says yes—and points the way to a healthier, more balanced life.
Religious People Less Motivated by Compassion than Atheists
By Yasmin Anwar | May 2, 2012In three experiments co-sponsored by the GGSC, scientists found that compassion drove less religious people to be more generous.
Lessons in Creativity from Caine’s Arcade
By Jason Marsh | May 1, 2012The latest viral video sensation is more than a portrait of a cute and creative kid. It's a guide to how we can nurture kids' imagination.
Righteous Minds
By Jill Suttie | April 30, 2012Jonathan Haidt's new book tries to help liberals and conservatives understand each other. But does he succeed?
How Altruistic is the Greater Good Community?
By Gregg Sparkman | April 27, 2012The results are in from the Greater Good altruism quiz—and it turns out that gender, age, and income have significant connections to generosity.
Does White Pride Lead to Prejudice?
By Rodolfo Mendoza-Denton | April 26, 2012Does identifying as "White" predict negative attitudes towards diversity? That depends on how conscious you are of power, says new research.
Toward a More Mindful Nation
By Tim Ryan | April 25, 2012Economic insecurity. A broken health care system. Youth violence. Congressman Tim Ryan explains how mindfulness can help.
You’re Never Too Old to Build Emotional Intelligence
By Andrew Yee | April 24, 2012A recent study suggests we can learn to regulate and manage our emotions even after we’re reached adulthood.
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How to Foster Group Creativity
April 11, 2012In the second of a two-part conversation, Imagine author Jonah Lehrer explains how science can help teams become more creative.
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You’re Never Too Old to Build Emotional Intelligence
April 24, 2012A recent study suggests we can learn to regulate and manage our emotions even after we’re reached adulthood.
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How to Relieve Stress
March 22, 2012Robert M. Sapolsky explains why stress can become a chronic problem—and how we can reduce the toll it takes on our lives.
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Five Lessons in Human Goodness from “The Hunger Games”
April 18, 2012The plot of the new film sounds cynical. But it reveals a surprising amount about the science of human goodness.
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Lessons in Creativity from Caine’s Arcade
May 1, 2012The latest viral video sensation is more than a portrait of a cute and creative kid. It's a guide to how we can nurture kids' imagination.
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How to Heal the Angry Brain
May 8, 2012A new book reveals how understanding the way your brain works can help you control anger and aggression.
How to Keep Your Child Safe (and Happy) Online, Part 1
May 14, 2012Tips for helping kids navigate the social media minefield
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