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Does Good Government Make People More Generous?
A new study suggests that having confidence in our governing institutions may lead us to be more generous to our fellow citizens.
How Comforting Others Helps You with Your Own Struggles
According to two new studies, we need practice dealing with our difficult feelings—and we get it from helping other people manage their own.
How Gratitude Motivates Us to Become Better People
Some critics charge that gratitude is selfish and breeds complacency. But research by Christina Armenta and Sonja Lyubomirsky suggests otherwise.
How to Avoid Regret in Your Social Life
New research suggests that trying to maximize the benefits from your friendships may actually be bad for your well-being.
Do Mixed Emotions Make Life More Meaningful?
According to a new study, we don’t have to feel good all the time in order to live a fulfilling life.
How to Keep Technology from Disrupting Your Happiness
Technology can make our lives happier and more productive—but only if we use it intentionally, a new book argues.
Four Ways to Make Gossip Less Toxic
Gossip can be beneficial, if we do it the right way.
How Comforting Others Helps You with Your Own Struggles
According to two new studies, we need practice dealing with our difficult feelings—and we get it from helping other people manage their own.
How to Turn Stigma about Mental Illness into Compassion
Stephen Hinshaw explores what it meant to be raised by a father with psychosis—and how that experience has informed his work as a psychologist.
Does Good Government Make People More Generous?
A new study suggests that having confidence in our governing institutions may lead us to be more generous to our fellow citizens.
Welcome to the Bigger, Better Greater Good Magazine!
We've redesigned our site to be sleeker, quicker, mobile-optimized, and customized for you.