Elizabeth Svoboda is a writer in San Jose, CA, and a regular contributor to Greater Good. She is the author of What Makes a Hero?: The Surprising Science of Selflessness. Her newest book, for kids, is The Life Heroic.
A new study finds that when you’re warm and accepting of yourself, those feelings may extend to other people, too.
When we face large numbers of people in need, we almost instinctively pull back. By questioning this reaction, we can make space for a more empathic…
Generosity often begets fulfillment. But the best-intended giving mission can turn perilous if it undermines your well-being.
An international study finds that people who turn away from compassion have felt more depressed and anxious during the COVID-19 pandemic.
This year's Olympics is raising questions about the relationship between success and well-being.
Tough compassion means speaking up, setting boundaries, and making uncomfortable choices for the greater good.
