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Take any of the following quizzes, all based on scientific research, to learn more about yourself, your emotional makeup, and how you relate to others.

The quizzes are also chock-full of practical tips for cultivating positive emotions and stronger relationships.

   

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Compassionate Love Quiz

Compassionate Love Quiz

You might love your partner truly, madly, deeply. But do you love compassionately?
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Altruism Quiz

Altruism QuizAre you a giver or a Grinch?

Take this quiz now to find out.

Gratitude Quiz

Gratitude QuizAre you truly grateful for the good things in your life—or do you take them for granted?

Take this quiz now to find out.

Relationship Trust Quiz

Relationship Trust QuizIs your relationship defined by honesty and dependability—or suspicion and betrayal?

Take this quiz now to find out.

Mindfulness Quiz

Mindfulness QuizDo you savor life or let everyday stresses control you? In other words, how mindful are you?

Take this quiz now to find out.

Forgiveness Quiz

Forgiveness QuizWhen someone hurts you, are you more likely to turn the other cheek—or seek revenge?

Take this quiz now to find out.

Emotional Intelligence Quiz

Emotional Intelligence QuizHow well do you read other people?

Take this quiz now to find out if you can identity the emotions conveyed by different facial expressions, and learn how to pick up on their tell-tale signs.

 

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How to Find the Good in People We Love

How to Find the Good in People We Love

When we’re fighting with people we love, it can become hard to see the good in them. The director of the Stanford University Forgiveness Projects explores how to cope with the pain of a fight.

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The Greater Good Guide to Mindfulness

The 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.

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The Science of a Meaningful Life: Self-Compassion and Emotional Resilience

International House, UC Berkeley Campus
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March 23, 2012, 9 am-4:30 pm The Science of a Meaningful Life: Self-Compassion and Emotional Resilience

This day-long seminar and live webcast will offer strategies for cultivating self-compassion and reducing stress, led by Dr. Kristin Neff.

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