How Happy Are People at Work?
Results from the newest Greater Good quiz reveal where there's room for improvement in happiness at work.
Being Empathic Doesn’t Make You a Pushover
A new study finds that more prosocial people are less aggressive in competition—but they tend to win out in the long run.
When You Should Help Your Coworkers—and When to Think Twice
Research offers some guidance on how to be more helpful at work—for everyone’s benefit.
How Caregivers Can Cultivate Moments of Positivity
Judith Moskowitz explains how positive emotion skills can help us cope with stress.
How Helping Others Can Help At-Risk People
According to a new study, even people who have committed crimes feel good when they give to others.
Why Powerful People Need to Cultivate Compassion
If we want to make positive change in the world, we need to harmonize the drive for power with our compassionate instincts.
Your Happiness Calendar for May 2019
Drop old grudges and fight prejudice this month
How We Judge Other People’s Generosity—And Why It Matters
When we see a kind act, it might inspire us to be kind—depending on the emotions and judgments we have about it.
How Happy Are People at Work?
Results from the newest Greater Good quiz reveal where there's room for improvement in happiness at work.
Being Empathic Doesn’t Make You a Pushover
A new study finds that more prosocial people are less aggressive in competition—but they tend to win out in the long run.
Why Powerful People Need to Cultivate Compassion
If we want to make positive change in the world, we need to harmonize the drive for power with our compassionate instincts.
Thirteen Films That Highlight the Best in Humanity
It’s time for the Greater Goodies, honoring movies from the past year that exemplify human strengths and virtues.
How Caregivers Can Cultivate Moments of Positivity
Judith Moskowitz explains how positive emotion skills can help us cope with stress.
Your Happiness Calendar for May 2019
Drop old grudges and fight prejudice this month
How Helping Others Can Help At-Risk People
According to a new study, even people who have committed crimes feel good when they give to others.
What Happens When Old and Young Connect
When older and younger people form meaningful relationships, it improves both groups’ well-being.