Episode 29: Who’s Got Your Back?
How do you build feelings of trust and security? Our Happiness Guinea Pig learns some truths about what it takes to feel supported.
Our Favorite Books of 2018
Greater Good's editors pick this year’s most thought-provoking, important, or useful nonfiction books on the science of a meaningful life.
How Psychology Can Help You Choose a Great Gift
New research offers some guidance for giving the perfect gift—one that will strengthen your relationships.
Episode 27: W. Kamau Bell’s Thoughts on Awkward Relationships and Bridging Divides
Comedian W. Kamau Bell discusses the challenges of finding common ground, even with people in your own family.
Why Physical Touch Matters for Your Well-Being
Physical contact seems to be declining in modern life. But what happens when we lack human touch?
Episode 25: These Words Cause Happiness
Did you know that you have the power to spark happiness in someone else's brain with just a few simple words? College student Eva Dickerson…
Episode 24: Try This Recipe for Happiness
Our Happiness Guinea Pig, children's author Joanne Rocklin, shares her happiness practice: bringing people together to share a meal. It took…
Why Is It So Hard to Be Vulnerable?
A new study suggests that we judge ourselves more harshly than others do when we put ourselves out there.
Why Is It So Hard to Be Vulnerable?
A new study suggests that we judge ourselves more harshly than others do when we put ourselves out there.
Episode 25: These Words Cause Happiness
Did you know that you have the power to spark happiness in someone else's brain with just a few simple words? College student Eva Dickerson…
How Psychology Can Help You Choose a Great Gift
New research offers some guidance for giving the perfect gift—one that will strengthen your relationships.
Why Physical Touch Matters for Your Well-Being
Physical contact seems to be declining in modern life. But what happens when we lack human touch?
Episode 22: A Better Way to Say Sorry
“I'm sorry you feel that way.”
Some apologies can actually make things worse. Our Happiness Guinea Pigs, Jolenta Greenburg and Kristin…
Why You Should Prioritize Your Friendships
A new book looks at how friendship—in its many forms—contributes to our well-being.
Eight Reasons Why Awe Makes Your Life Better
Research suggests that awe can make you happier, healthier, more humble, and more connected to the people around you.
How to Let Go of an Old Regret
If we don't confront the past, we can be haunted by sadness and self-blame.