Articles: 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?
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Articles: Eight Tips for Fostering Flow in the Classroom
By Jill Suttie | April 17, 2012Every teacher wants students to feel engaged and happy in the classroom. Here are research-based tips for making it happen.
Articles: 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.
Articles: Five Tips for Reaching Your Creative Potential
By Jonah Lehrer | April 11, 2012Jonah Lehrer's new book shows that creativity is not a single gift possessed by the lucky few. It’s a variety of distinct thought processes that we can all learn to use more effectively.
Articles: 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?
Articles: What Mel Brooks Can Teach Us about “Group Flow”
By R. Keith Sawyer | January 25, 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.
Videos and Podcasts: Less Busyness, More Flow
By Christine Carter | September 14, 2011Christine Carter, Ph.D., and Lindsay Reed Maines discuss how parents and families can overcome feeling overstressed. Part of a video series on parenting produced by the Greater Good Science Center at UC Berkeley.
Articles: What Movies Make You Happy?
By Jeremy Adam Smith | September 1, 2009Jeremy Adam Smith shares the 10 films that inspire and elevate him. What are yours?
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Four Ways Happiness Can Hurt You
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How to Foster Group Creativity
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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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Four Ways Happiness Can Hurt You
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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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.
Is Happiness Selfish?
May 24, 2012Will focusing on other people's happiness ultimately make us happier than if we focus on our own needs?
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