How Phones Compromise Our Ability to Connect
A new study shows that when people are on their phones, they smile less, affecting their ability to connect with others.
Five Ways Sleep Is Good for Your Relationships
New research highlights how sleep benefits our social lives.
How to Survive Your Toddler’s Epic Tantrum
Rest assured, you can learn not to lose it during your child's tantrums (and to prevent meltdowns in the future).
What Happens When You Embrace Dark Emotions
A psychologist explains how to face emotional challenges using mindfulness, acceptance, and self-compassion.
How to Make Your Year More Meaningful
Here are some steps you can take to find meaning in the previous year—and purpose in the next one.
The Best Greater Good Articles of 2018
We round up the most-read Greater Good articles from the past year—and our editors pick the best of the rest.
How to Survive the Holiday Shmear
Do you take shame and fear with you to family gatherings? Eve Ekman has some tips to help you get a grip.
The Top 10 Insights from the “Science of a Meaningful Life” in 2018
Our team names the most provocative and influential findings published during this past year.
The Top 10 Insights from the “Science of a Meaningful Life” in 2018
Our team names the most provocative and influential findings published during this past year.
How to Make Your Year More Meaningful
Here are some steps you can take to find meaning in the previous year—and purpose in the next one.
Our Favorite Books of 2018
Greater Good's editors pick this year’s most thought-provoking, important, or useful nonfiction books on the science of a meaningful life.
Five Ways Sleep Is Good for Your Relationships
New research highlights how sleep benefits our social lives.
How Phones Compromise Our Ability to Connect
A new study shows that when people are on their phones, they smile less, affecting their ability to connect with others.
The Best Greater Good Articles of 2018
We round up the most-read Greater Good articles from the past year—and our editors pick the best of the rest.
If Stressful Times Are Coming, What Can You Do?
A new study investigates the best well-being practice for stress.
Our Favorite Parenting Books of 2018
Greater Good’s editors pick their favorite books to help parents raise happy, resilient children.