How Sorrow and Longing Enrich Your Life
Susan Cain's new book argues that life is richer and more poignant when we accept pain, sadness, and bittersweet feelings.
How to Stay Open and Curious in Hard Conversations
Here are eight tips for having better conversations across our differences.
Your Anxiety Might Be Coming From Your Body
Diet, sleep, and inflammation can all contribute to anxiety—but taking care of your body could help alleviate some of it.
What to Do When Love Breaks Your Heart
Heartbreak can be devastating for our minds and bodies. Here are six ways to help yourself through it, based on research.
Nine Tips for Giving Better Feedback at Work
Receiving feedback (positive and negative) helps us feel engaged, connected, and satisfied at work.
Moving Your Body Is Like a Tune-Up for Your Mind
If we want a healthy, happy mind, we need to move our body more, a new book explains.
Tips for Rooting Out Bias in Yourself and Your Organization
Bias is ubiquitous, but we can take steps to overcome it if we understand where it comes from, a new book argues.
Our Favorite Books for Educators in 2021
Greater Good’s editors pick the most inspiring and informative education books.
20 Questions to Ask Your Mother
Print this list for Mother’s Day—or for your next family dinner or gathering.
How to Stay Open and Curious in Hard Conversations
Here are eight tips for having better conversations across our differences.
Is Your Brain Foggy? Here Are Five Ways to Clear It
Studies are finding that isolation, stress, and uncertainty can cause forgetfulness and disorganization. Here’s what to do about it.
Eleven Films That Highlight the Best in Humanity
It’s time for the Greater Goodies, honoring movies from the past year that exemplify optimism, love, empathy, and other keys to our well-being.
Your Happiness Calendar for May 2022
This month, be calm, clear, and kind with others.
Your Anxiety Might Be Coming From Your Body
Diet, sleep, and inflammation can all contribute to anxiety—but taking care of your body could help alleviate some of it.
Embracing Discomfort Can Help You Grow
Leaning into those vulnerable, uncomfortable feelings could help us stay motivated and make progress toward our goals.
How Much Control Do You Have Over Your Own Happiness?
Social conditions and inequality affect well-being. So, why do we keep insisting "happiness is a choice"?