Happiness Break: How to Ground Yourself
Connect to yourself and the land you stand on in under 10 minutes with this grounding practice led by Indigenous scholar Dr. Yuria Celidwen.
Happiness Break: Experience Nature Wherever You Are
Just a few moments of tuning into nature can make you feel more inspired, connected, and less lonely. Let us guide you through a five-minute…
How to Make Better Decisions (Encore)
Can practicing mindfulness make us wiser? Judge Jeremy Fogel explores how being present in the moment helps him keep a clear mind and stay…
Life Lessons We Should Have Learned in Our 20s
Jeffrey Froh shares his advice on how to thrive in your 20s and beyond through a mix of science, stories, Scripture, and Greek mythology.
Episode 117: Catch Yourself in a Dream
Have you ever known you're dreaming while you're asleep? Our guests try practices to help induce lucid dreams, and we hear what they can…
Episode 113: How to Find Your Spark in Life
Comedian Marilyn Pittman takes stock of what she really wants in life – and makes a plan to get it.
Episode 112: Are Your Expectations Too High?
High expectations can lead to disappointment, but expecting the worst doesn't feel great, either. This week we explore how to find the balance.
Episode 111: How to Turn Grief Into Strength
Part of life is experiencing pain and loss. And sometimes, finding meaning in it. We explore a writing practice shown to help us come out…
What Can We Do Now?
While votes for the 2020 election are counted, our contributors weigh in on what we as individuals can do now to preserve our well-being and…
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.
Life Lessons We Should Have Learned in Our 20s
Jeffrey Froh shares his advice on how to thrive in your 20s and beyond through a mix of science, stories, Scripture, and Greek mythology.
Which Values Make You Happy? It Might Depend on Where You Live
Different cultures value different things—and that matters for happiness.
The Best Greater Good Articles of 2020
We round up the most-read Greater Good articles from the past year—and our editors pick the best of the rest.
What Does “Tough Compassion” Look Like in Real Life?
Tough compassion means speaking up, setting boundaries, and making uncomfortable choices for the greater good.
What Are We Grateful for During COVID-19?
A journey through expressions of gratitude during the pandemic reveals how we're helping each other through it.
How Radical Friendship Can Lead to Social Change
A new book offers an alternative to allyship: radical friendship.