The Top Seven “Science of Happiness” Podcast Episodes of 2020
We share our favorite podcast episodes of the year to help you find meaning, connection, and well-being.
Are Facial Expressions the Same Around the World?
We express at least 16 emotions in similar ways across cultures, a new study finds.
Six Techniques to Help You Bridge Differences
Improve your understanding and conversations across divides with these videos, produced in partnership with NationSwell.
Your Happiness Calendar for January 2021
This month, reflect on the past and look toward the future.
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.
Your Sleep Tonight Changes How You React to Stress Tomorrow
According to new research, a good night's sleep makes us more positive and resilient to stress.
Our Favorite Books of 2020
Greater Good’s editors pick the most thought-provoking, practical, and inspirational science books of the year.
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.
Your Happiness Calendar for November 2020
This month, hold on to goodness and hope for the future.
Our Favorite Books of 2020
Greater Good’s editors pick the most thought-provoking, practical, and inspirational science books of the year.
Your Happiness Calendar for January 2021
This month, reflect on the past and look toward the future.
Your Happiness Calendar for December 2020
This month, practice generosity and connect with your loved ones.
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.
How Gratitude Changes You and Your Brain
New research is starting to explore how gratitude works to improve our mental health.
Seven Ways to Help Someone with Anxiety
Knowing how anxiety works can help you to better support loved ones without inadvertently making their anxiety worse.