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Episode 99: What Happens When We Play
When was the last time you went down a slide? Our guest tries a practice to bring more play into his life and explores what that means as a…
Your Happiness Calendar for September 2021
This month, give support and get support.
Five Ways to Celebrate Your Students’ Cultures
Developing cultural competence can help teachers create more trusting relationships with students and a more positive learning environment.
Episode 98: How to Not Take People for Granted
What would life be like without the people you care most about? Our guest tries a practice to help appreciate loved ones.
When Meditation Makes You Generous (and When It Doesn’t)
Mindfulness developed in a communal culture—so it might not have the same benefits for people who are more independent.
Episode 97: How to Tune Out the Noise
Our guest uses her breath to find calm in some of Los Angeles' noisiest neighborhoods.
Can the Olympics Change How We Think About Mental Health?
This year's Olympics is raising questions about the relationship between success and well-being.
Nine Picture Books That Illuminate Black Joy
These books celebrate Black children's everyday lives—being bold, curious, creative, loving, and playful.
Why Are Asian Americans Being Attacked and What Can You Do About It?
Here are science-backed ways we can reduce hatred and division.
Your Happiness Calendar for September 2021
This month, give support and get support.
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…
Our Favorite Books of 2020
Greater Good’s editors pick the most thought-provoking, practical, and inspirational science books of the year.
Four Lessons from “Inside Out” to Discuss With Kids
The new Pixar film has moved viewers young and old to take a look inside their own minds.
What Can We Learn from the World’s Most Peaceful Societies?
A multidisciplinary team of researchers is discovering what makes some societies more peaceful than others.
Episode 95: How to Enjoy Life More With Michael Pollan
Bestselling author Michael Pollan tries to get more out of life by temporarily giving up one of his pleasures.
Ten More Films That Highlight the Best in Humanity
It’s time for the Greater Goodies, honoring movies from one of the most difficult years in living memory.