How to Go Through Life with Love in Your Heart
A Q&A with Tara Brach about offering radical compassion to yourself and others.
Dear Christine: How Do I Motivate My Teen?
Bossing them around won't work forever; we need to help teens manage their own lives.
How to Overcome the Struggles of Midlife
Here are four lessons for changing your mindset about aging and finding a sense of meaning.
How to Be Kinder to Yourself
When you're caring so much for other people, how do you deal with your own stress? Psychiatrist Elizabeth Guinto tries a practice to be…
Why Imitation Is at the Heart of Being Human
Coping helps us learn skills and cultural rituals—and feel a sense of belonging.
Why Parents Need a Little Self-Compassion
Here are three practices to bring a little mindfulness and calm to your busy day.
What Makes a Workplace Diversity Program Successful?
We can take steps to help diversity initiatives be effective—and not have unintended consequences.
What Neuroscience Can Teach Us About Aging Better
A neuroscientist explains how our brains age and provides tips for aging with more vitality and happiness.
Five Surprising Ways Exercise Changes Your Brain
Moving your body is one of the most beneficial things you can do for your mind.
How to Overcome Your Brain’s Fixation on Bad Things
A new book reveals how the negativity bias operates in our lives and what we can do about it.
Our Favorite Books of 2019
Greater Good’s editors pick the most thought-provoking, practical, and inspirational science books of the year.
The Top 10 Insights from the “Science of a Meaningful Life” in 2019
Our team names the most provocative and influential findings published during this past year.
What Neuroscience Can Teach Us About Aging Better
A neuroscientist explains how our brains age and provides tips for aging with more vitality and happiness.
What Happens When You Tell Your Story and I Tell Mine?
Sometimes, empathy isn't enough. New research reveals how taking and giving perspectives can help us to bridge our differences.
What Are the Best Ways to Prevent Bullying in Schools?
A new study identifies the most effective approaches to bullying prevention.
Our Favorite Parenting Books of 2019
Greater Good’s editors pick their favorite books to help parents and their kids thrive.