PROFILE

Rachel Layne

Rachel Layne is a Boston-based freelance journalist concentrating on a broad range of issues from climate, economics, and industrial companies to income inequality, real estate, and personal finance. Her work can be found in outlets including Boston Globe Magazine, CBS News, CQ Researcher, Fortune, HBS Working Knowledge, MIT Technology Review, and USA Today. Her work builds on 20 years at Bloomberg News covering conglomerates including GE, among other roles.

Does Depression Improve Your Judgment?

By Rachel Layne | November 18, 2022

There's a theory that most people are unjustifiably optimistic, while depressed people are more realistic—but that may be wrong.

The Science of Happiness at Work

Greater Good's online course series offering research-based strategies for more satisfaction, connection, and purpose at work. CEs for health professionals & HR managers.

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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 Find Calm Through Walking

Meditation has proven benefits, but the style that works best depends on a person's habits and preferences. In this episode of The Science of Happiness, we explore walking meditation, a powerful practice for feeling more centered and grounded. Dan Harris, host of the award-winning 10% Happier podcast, shares how walking meditation helps him manage the residual stress and anxiety from years of war reporting and high-pressure TV anchoring. Then, Dr. Paul Kelly from the University of Edinburgh dives into the science, explaining how walking meditation can reduce stress, sharpen focus, and improve overall well-being.