Psychologists can more accurately measure people's well-being by taking into account how different cultures think about happiness.
Are World Happiness Rankings Culturally Biased?
Psychologists can more accurately measure people's well-being by taking into account how different cultures think about happiness.
One Way to Make Work More Meaningful (The Science of Happiness podcast)
We all overestimate how much we know. Our guest tries a practice in slowing down to ask more questions, and finds it leads to higher quality…
Greater Good Resources for Women’s Well-Being
For International Women's Day, we gathered articles that aim to help women take care of themselves and each other, make a living, raise…
Are Movies With Moral Lessons Popular?
A new report finds that kids and teens prefer films that highlight people with good character.
Why We Need Friends with Shared Interests (The Science of Happiness podcast)
She's the world's leading animal behaviorist and an Autism advocacy leader. Guest Temple Grandin shares what kind of support systems led her…
Your Happiness Calendar for March 2023
This month, nurture your relationships each day.
Why We Need Reminders of Connectedness (The Science of Happiness podcast)
How can we feel more connected to our loved ones, even when they're not around? Our guest tries a practice shown to make us feel less lonely…
Happiness Break: A Meditation for When Others Are Suffering
Seeing others suffering is painful. Learn to practice both compassion and self-soothing in this guided meditation led by Anushka Fernandopulle.
Why Are Asian Americans Being Attacked and What Can You Do About It?
Here are science-backed ways we can reduce hatred and division.
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.
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 March 2023
This month, nurture your relationships each day.
Our Favorite Books of 2022
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.
When You Feel Jealous, Think About Cultivating “Compersion”
New research on empathic joy points the way to closer intimate relationships.