Happiness Doesn’t Make You Ignore Social Problems
A new study suggests that happy people—far from being self-centered or disengaged—are more willing to tackle social problems.
To Be Happier, Should You Focus on Yourself or Others?
A new study explores whether helping others or treating ourselves leads to greater well-being.
Episode 46: Making Kindness Contagious
We gave our Happiness Guinea Pig a mission: Do five random acts of kindness in one day.
Why People May Be More Honest Than You Think
What happens when people find a wallet with money in it?
How to Renew Your Compassion in the Face of Suffering
Mass suffering can make us feel helpless. Focusing on solutions, rather than emotions, may be the way out.
What Teens Gain When They Contribute to Their Social Groups
Research suggests that adolescents thrive when they can make a meaningful difference in their communities.
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.
How to Renew Your Compassion in the Face of Suffering
Mass suffering can make us feel helpless. Focusing on solutions, rather than emotions, may be the way out.
Episode 46: Making Kindness Contagious
We gave our Happiness Guinea Pig a mission: Do five random acts of kindness in one day.
Happiness Doesn’t Make You Ignore Social Problems
A new study suggests that happy people—far from being self-centered or disengaged—are more willing to tackle social problems.
Why People May Be More Honest Than You Think
What happens when people find a wallet with money in it?
What Teens Gain When They Contribute to Their Social Groups
Research suggests that adolescents thrive when they can make a meaningful difference in their communities.
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.