Our Favorite Books of 2024
Greater Good’s editors pick the most thought-provoking, practical, and inspirational science books of the year.
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…
Can We Ease Loneliness With a Little Gratitude?
A new study suggests that people who give thanks tend to feel less disconnected from others.
How Rituals Help Us Process Grief (The Science of Happiness)
We explore Día de los Muertos as a ritual that nurtures community, imbues loss with meaning, and helps us process grief while also connecting through…
Can You Lie-Proof Your Relationship?
Researchers and psychologists weigh in on why we deceive our romantic partners and how to be more honest and authentic.
Four Stories of Loneliness Across the Lifespan
Loneliness may be a universal part of the human experience, rather than something we always need to fix.
Ten TV Series That Highlight the Best in Humanity: 2024
Our contributors award our annual "Greater Goodies" to the TV shows that can help you be your best self.
Happiness Break: A Note to Self on Forgiveness, with Alex Elle (Encore)
Letting go of our regrets can motivate us to improve and help us grow. Alex Elle, a poet and breathwork coach, guides us through a meditation to…
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.
What Inside Out 2 Reveals About the Diversity of Emotions
The new Pixar film explores adolescence by bringing its complicated feelings to life.
How to Heal Anxious Attachment by Prioritizing Your Own Needs
People with anxious attachment fear rejection, often feeling like they are less worthy than others. Rediscovering your self and purpose can help.
How to Fight Without Hurting Your Relationship
John and Julie Gottman explain what to do—and what to avoid—so your arguments actually make your relationship stronger.
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.
Six Ways to Deal With Someone Who Wronged You
Here's what we have learned from 25 years of research about forgiveness—and its alternatives.
Can We Ease Loneliness With a Little Gratitude?
A new study suggests that people who give thanks tend to feel less disconnected from others.
Five Ways to Tap Into Other People’s Wisdom
Getting other people to share their thoughts, feelings, and perspectives with you will help you learn, grow, and become a better person.