The Hidden Power of Mattering to Others–And to Yourself
A new book explains the importance of feeling valued and seeing the impact of your actions.
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The Best Greater Good Articles of 2025
We round up the most-read Greater Good articles from the past year—and our editors pick the best of the rest.
The Top 10 Insights from the “Science of a Meaningful Life” in 2025
Our team names the most provocative and influential findings published during this past year.
Ten Movies That Can Make Your Holiday More Meaningful
Here are movies that tackle some of the tough stuff behind the holidays with intelligence and wit.
Can You Learn to Love the Questions of Your Life?
A new book explores ways to thrive in the face of uncertainty.
What Matters Most to People Who Are Dying
A new book explains how facing mortality helps people figure out what matters most, providing life lessons for us all.
Your Happiness Calendar for Educators for August 2025
Connect to your sense of purpose with daily tips from the Greater Good Science Center.
Four Virtues That Our Leaders Need
Research suggests that cultivating character promotes a flourishing life—and leaders with character help build a flourishing society.
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