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Kimberly van der Elst

Kimberly van der Elst is a Greater Good editorial assistant.

By Kimberly van der Elst | February 13, 2011

A look at lovers' brains suggests passion and romance can last for decades.

By Kimberly van der Elst | February 3, 2011

By Kimberly van der Elst | December 29, 2010

A new study suggests feeling in love can bring us pain relief.

By Kimberly van der Elst | November 26, 2010

How Gratitude Changes You and Your Brain

Free and online: Join us Thursday, Nov. 21, from 10:30–11:30 a.m. PT for a special conversation on the benefits of gratitude, along with practical techniques for people, and practitioners, to easily incorporate it into day-to-day life.

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Are You the A*Hole?

Worried that you might be wrong in that argument you're having? Intellectual humility can help.
How To Practice Gratitude When You’re Not Feeling Grateful (Encore)

One way to feel more thankful for things is to imagine life without them. Our guest tries a practice for seeing the bright side, even when you feel down.