PROFILE

Sophie Olivia Hanson

Sophie Hanson is a Ph.D. student at the University of Manitoba’s Clinical Psychology Training Program. She researches self-compassion and its applications for socially progressive activists.

How Self-Compassion Can Help Activists Avoid Burnout

By Sophie Olivia Hanson | May 10, 2024

If activism makes you feel stressed or hopeless at times, caring for and supporting yourself with kindness may help.

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 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.