Greater Good Resources for Thriving Over the Holidays
We gathered articles that explore holiday stress management, managing conflict, picking gifts, making resolutions, and more.
Three Ways to Inspire Kids to Be Generous Around the Holidays
For children, it's not always clear why, when, and how they should show kindness to others.
Being Kind Is Good for Your Health (The Science of Happiness Podcast)
Doing good for others benefits our own minds and bodies, as well. We explore the science of kindness.
Greater Good Resources for Peace and Conflict
We gathered articles that explore the roots of peace, war, and reconciliation; offer resources for well-being and activism; and remind us of…
How Do Elementary Students Show Kindness to Others?
We asked fourth and fifth graders about how they think about kindness—and they were particularly attuned to compassion and inclusion.
How Do People Around the World Help Each Other Out?
A new study finds that we ask for and receive help countless times per day—a fundamental human behavior across cultures.
How Movies Can Help Children Find Meaning in Life
A new study finds that movies can offer children insights about life, and inspire them with moral beauty and heroism.
Feeling Awe Might Help Kids Be More Generous
A new study finds that awe makes children more giving toward refugees—and more calm.
Six Tips for Speaking Up Against Bad Behavior
Psychologist Catherine Sanderson explains how to be more courageous in speaking up about bad behavior, from offensive speech to harmful actions.
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…
Our Favorite Books of 2020
Greater Good’s editors pick the most thought-provoking, practical, and inspirational science books of the year.
The Top 10 Insights from the “Science of a Meaningful Life” in 2022
Our team names the most provocative and influential findings published during this past year.
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.
Our Favorite Books of 2022
Greater Good’s editors pick the most thought-provoking, practical, and inspirational science books of the year.
Seven Ways to Help Someone with Anxiety
Knowing how anxiety works can help you to better support loved ones without inadvertently making their anxiety worse.
How to Build a Culture of Generosity at Work
Here are six practices to help your team ask for and give more help to each other.