Your Happiness & Awe Calendar for December 2022
This month, find moments of awe.
How to Practice Gratitude When You’re Not Feeling Thankful (The Science of Happiness podcast)
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…
How to Stop Overthinking Your Relationship
Ruminating about your relationship isn't a healthy way to solve any problems—and it may be a way to avoid your real feelings.
Do You Underestimate the Impact of Being Kind?
A recent study shows that small kindnesses have more of an effect on people than we expect.
Happiness Break: Making Space for You
Consider what you want to make space for in your life in this 6-minute contemplation guided by Alex Elle.
How Curiosity and Consent Can Make Old Lovers New Again
In a sexual rut with your partner? Then it might be time to talk to each other like strangers.
Episode 127: How Humor Helps Us Cope
Hardships in life are a given, but what if we found a way to laugh about them? Our guest shares how he's used humor to cope with the deepest…
Why Is Self-Compassion So Hard for Some People?
There's a different way to practice self-compassion if the typical reflective exercises don't work so well for you.
Our Favorite Books of 2020
Greater Good’s editors pick the most thought-provoking, practical, and inspirational science books of the year.
Why Is Self-Compassion So Hard for Some People?
There's a different way to practice self-compassion if the typical reflective exercises don't work so well for you.
How to Find Your Purpose in Life
Are you struggling to discover your purpose? That may be because you feel isolated from other people. Here's how you can overcome that.
How to Stop Overthinking Your Relationship
Ruminating about your relationship isn't a healthy way to solve any problems—and it may be a way to avoid your real feelings.
Our Favorite Books of 2021
Greater Good’s editors pick the most thought-provoking, practical, and inspirational science books of the year.
When You Feel Jealous, Think About Cultivating “Compersion”
New research on empathic joy points the way to closer intimate relationships.
How Your Siblings Can Make You Happier
Sibling relationships affect us more than we probably realize—and we can work on improving them at any age.
Does Venting Your Feelings Actually Help?
While letting your negative emotions out may feel good in the moment, science suggests it might make matters worse in the long run.