Episode 82: How to Talk With Strangers
The way we interact with people who come in and out of our lives has changed since COVID-19. Our guest tries a practice to connect with…
Happy Again: How to Connect When You Must Stay Apart (Encore)
Are you unable to be with your friends and family during the holiday season this year? These 36 questions can bring you closer to loved…
The Best Greater Good Articles of 2020
We round up the most-read Greater Good articles from the past year—and our editors pick the best of the rest.
The Top 10 Insights from the “Science of a Meaningful Life” in 2020
Our team names the most provocative and influential findings published during this past year.
11 Questions to Ask About COVID-19 Research
How can you tell if a scientific study about the pandemic is valid and useful? We have some tips.
Why Your Sacrifices Matter During the Pandemic
Tired of living with coronavirus restrictions? You're not alone. But here's why we need to persevere.
Episode 80: How to Make Better Decisions
Can practicing mindfulness make us wiser? Judge Jeremy Fogel explores how being present in the moment helps him keep a clear mind and stay…
How Mindfulness Can Help Bridge Political Divides
According to Jacob Hess, talking across our political differences is the hardest mindfulness practice of all.
What Can We Do Now?
While votes for the 2020 election are counted, our contributors weigh in on what we as individuals can do now to preserve our well-being and…
The Top 10 Insights from the “Science of a Meaningful Life” in 2020
Our team names the most provocative and influential findings published during this past year.
Empathy Quiz
How well do you feel and understand what others are feeling?
How to Find Your Purpose in Life
Are you struggling to discover your purpose? That may be because you feel isolated from other people. Here's how you can overcome that.
Six Habits of Highly Empathic People
We can cultivate empathy throughout our lives, says Roman Krznaric—and use it as a radical force for social transformation.
The Myth of the Alpha Male
Single straight guys: If you want to attract more women, research suggests you should cultivate kindness and altruism.
The Best Greater Good Articles of 2020
We round up the most-read Greater Good articles from the past year—and our editors pick the best of the rest.
Eight Keys to Forgiveness
Forgiveness can be incredibly difficult. Robert Enright explains where to start.