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.
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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.
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Can Schools Help Students Find Flow?
By Jill Suttie | April 16, 2012Jill Suttie explores how can we help kids become engaged learners in an era of high-stakes testing and student burnout.
How to Relieve Stress
By Robert M. Sapolsky | 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.
Staying Sober through Service
By Jill Suttie | March 13, 2012A researcher finds that helping others might be the secret weapon in the fight against addiction.
Can Restorative Justice Keep Schools Safe?
By Jeremy Adam Smith | March 6, 2012How one big-city district cut suspensions and expulsions—and why they may rise again.
Greater Good Sex Tips for Guys
By Jeremy Adam Smith | February 12, 2012Jeremy Adam Smith offers three science-based sex tips for the emotionally intelligent gentleman.
Fred Luskin on Overcoming the Pain of Intimacy
By Fred Luskin | February 11, 2012The director of the Stanford University Forgiveness Projects explores how to cope with the pain of a fight with someone we love.
Five Collaboration Tips from Introverts
By Genevieve DeGuzman | February 1, 2012Collaboration and open-plan offices are trendy. But in the rush to tear down walls, are we forgetting the virtues of solitude?
What Mel Brooks Can Teach Us about “Group Flow”
By R. Keith Sawyer | January 24, 2012Researcher R. Keith Sawyer looks to comedians and jazz groups for 10 keys to more creative, successful teams in the office, on the field, and beyond.
Marriage Advice for Newt Gingrich
By Jeremy Adam Smith | January 24, 2012The GOP presidential candidate cheated on his wife, then reportedly asked for an open marriage. What can we learn from his mistakes?
How Childcare Boosts Social Capital
By Meera Lee Sethi | January 18, 2012New research says mothers using childcare can reap social, psychological, and financial rewards.
John Gottman on Trust and Betrayal
By John Gottman | October 28, 2011The nation's top marriage expert explains why trust is essential to couples and communities--and how we can build it.
Steven Pinker’s War and Peace, Abridged
By Steven Pinker | October 19, 2011If you're curious about Steven Pinker's massive new book, check out this Greater Good essay for a distilled version.
Connecting through “Collaborative Consumption”
By Jill Suttie, Lauren Anderson, Rachel Botsman | October 6, 2011A new movement helps people save money and make friends. Could it help build a more cooperative society along the way?
How to Trick Your Brain for Happiness
By Rick Hanson | September 26, 2011Rick Hanson explains how you can intentionally change your brain to create lasting happiness and well-being.
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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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When is Stress Good for You?
Combining wit with deep knowledge, Robert Sapolsky explains the optimal amount of stress.
WatchThe Greater Good Guide to Mindfulness
This invaluable resource, a special benefit for GGSC members, offers insight into what mindfulness is, why it’s important, and how to teach it.
Get the GuidePathways to Gratefulness
The Palace of Fine Arts, San FranciscoJune 23rd 2012, 10am-5pm
Network for Grateful Living presents a summit geared at awakening the practice of gratefulness and grateful living in all of us.
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