Why We Need Appreciation (Not Just Recognition) at Work
Leadership expert Mike Robbins explains the difference between being recognized for performance and genuinely appreciated for who you are.
How to Help Students Dealing with Adversity
Education researcher Patricia Jennings explains how teachers can effectively support traumatized kids in their classrooms.
Are Social Media Driving Political Polarization?
Battles rage on Facebook and Twitter—but their influence on real-world politics is subtler than you might think.
How to Survive Your Toddler’s Epic Tantrum
Rest assured, you can learn not to lose it during your child's tantrums (and to prevent meltdowns in the future).
What Happens When You Embrace Dark Emotions
A psychologist explains how to face emotional challenges using mindfulness, acceptance, and self-compassion.
How Colleges Today Are Supporting Student Mental Health
Colleges and universities are addressing well-being in students with new and innovative approaches.
How to Not Get Overwhelmed by the Little Chores of Life
A new book explores how to manage our endless cycle of administrative tasks and enjoy our lives more.
Why Experiencing Joy and Pain in a Group Is So Powerful
Brené Brown explains how to overcome our sense of disconnection and find our common humanity.
Our Favorite Books of 2018
Greater Good's editors pick this year’s most thought-provoking, important, or useful nonfiction books on the science of a meaningful life.
The Top 10 Insights from the “Science of a Meaningful Life” in 2018
Our team names the most provocative and influential findings published during this past year.
How to Deal with Feeling Bad About Your Feelings
New research explores how "meta-emotions" work, such as feeling sad about feeling anxious.
What Happens When You Embrace Dark Emotions
A psychologist explains how to face emotional challenges using mindfulness, acceptance, and self-compassion.
How to Make Your Year More Meaningful
Here are some steps you can take to find meaning in the previous year—and purpose in the next one.
Why We Should Seek Happiness Even in Hard Times
Jack Kornfield shares his wisdom on why it’s important to focus on well-being, even during times of strife.
Three Risks of Too Much Screen Time for Teens
You probably know that technology overuse may be damaging. But do you know why?
Why Experiencing Joy and Pain in a Group Is So Powerful
Brené Brown explains how to overcome our sense of disconnection and find our common humanity.