How to Step Into Harmony With Nature (The Science of Happiness Podcast)
Walking can increase our sense of connectedness with the earth and motivation to take climate action, which might be an important aspect of…
Your Happiness Calendar for May 2023
This month, find ways to address your stress.
The Case for Hope, With Rebecca Solnit (The Science of Happiness Podcast)
In the first episode in our series Climate, Hope and Science, we explore how embracing uncertainty enables us to move beyond climate anxiety…
Encore: 24 Hours of Kindness (The Science of Happiness Podcast)
Why should you be nice? Our guest explores how small, daily acts of kindness can produce meaningful life changes.
Twelve New 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.
World Happiness Report Finds That Crises Make Us Kinder
Since the pandemic began, people around the world have been helping, donating, and volunteering more—especially in Ukraine.
Are Movies With Moral Lessons Popular?
A new report finds that kids and teens prefer films that highlight people with good character.
How a Strong Latinx Identity Helps Kids Thrive
The values that Latinx caregivers nurture in their children help them grow up to be kind and connected to others.
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.
Your Happiness Calendar for May 2023
This month, find ways to address your stress.
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.