How Latino Families Can Raise Courageous, Caring Kids
The Criando Niños Valientes & Cariñosos radio campaign reached millions of Spanish-speaking listeners with advice for nurturing kids' strengths.
Your Happiness Calendar for December 2021
This month, lift your spirits with kindness and love.
Why We Need to Set Boundaries on Our Generosity
Generosity often begets fulfillment. But the best-intended giving mission can turn perilous if it undermines your well-being.
How Feeling Old Could Make You Kinder
New research finds that people who feel old for their age are more willing to help strangers.
How to Make Your Death Kinder to Those You Love
Losing loved ones inspired Cianna Stewart to get her own life in order, and to help others do the same—the ultimate act of kindness to…
How Children Can Become Caring Community Members
Two parenting programs help parents and kids strengthen their relationships and practice kindness and gratitude.
Episode 102: Do You Want to Slow Down?
Anna Sale, host of Death, Sex, and Money, practices awe as an antidote to her anxiety.
How Small Moments of Empathy Affect Your Life
A new study suggests that everyday experiences of empathy contribute to our well-being and kind behavior toward 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.
How to Make Your Death Kinder to Those You Love
Losing loved ones inspired Cianna Stewart to get her own life in order, and to help others do the same—the ultimate act of kindness to…
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.
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.
What Can We Learn from the World’s Most Peaceful Societies?
A multidisciplinary team of researchers is discovering what makes some societies more peaceful than others.