Greater Good Summer Reads
Still looking for books to take with you on vacation? Here are some terrific novels and memoirs that explore Greater Good themes.
Is Social Connection the Best Path to Happiness?
If you want to be happier, a new study suggests, you should focus on your relationships.
How to Survive Your Midlife Blues
Midlife malaise is common, but take heart: Happiness tends to rebound as we get older, and there are ways to cope in the meantime.
How Habits Can Get in the Way of Your Goals
Habits are key to achieving your goals—but only if you don’t get tired of them, research suggests.
Nine Things You Don’t Know about Yourself
You probably do not understand yourself as well as you think you do.
Does Self-Compassion Make You Compassionate Toward Others?
Despite what we might assume, research suggests that self-compassionate people aren't always compassionate.
Can Companies Train Employees to Be Less Prejudiced?
Today, Starbucks is closing its stores to educate employees about racial bias. Will it work?
How Can We Become Better Humans?
There's a gap between our moral values and actions, but we can reduce it by increasing our propensity for moral action.
Nine Things You Don’t Know about Yourself
You probably do not understand yourself as well as you think you do.
How to Survive Your Midlife Blues
Midlife malaise is common, but take heart: Happiness tends to rebound as we get older, and there are ways to cope in the meantime.
How Can We Become Better Humans?
There's a gap between our moral values and actions, but we can reduce it by increasing our propensity for moral action.
Greater Good Summer Reads
Still looking for books to take with you on vacation? Here are some terrific novels and memoirs that explore Greater Good themes.
Is Social Connection the Best Path to Happiness?
If you want to be happier, a new study suggests, you should focus on your relationships.
How Putting Yourself in Someone Else’s Shoes May Backfire
New research says we should be humble when trying to understand what other people are thinking and feeling.
Episode 16: How to Change Your Mind
Author Michael Pollan, shares his experiences on being a guinea pig for his new book, How to Change Your Mind: What the New Science of…
Ten Films that Highlight the Best in Humanity
Forget the Oscars. With the Greater Goodies, we're honoring movies from the past year that exemplify forgiveness, resilience, empathy, and…