Why Trees Can Make You Happier
Research suggests that being around trees is good for our mental and social well-being.
Why Is Nature So Good for Your Mental Health?
A new study suggests that nature may make us happier and healthier because it inspires awe.
The Human Voice Can Communicate 24 Emotions
Researchers created an interactive map of all the emotional sounds that humans make.
Episode 39: Delight in the Unexpected
A high-five from a stranger, a hummingbird on a busy city street. Poet Ross Gay shares his own happiness practice: savoring the everyday…
Your Happiness Calendar for April 2019
Discover our podcast this month!
What Humble Kids Have in Common
Here’s what research has learned so far about humility in children.
Episode 35: Finding Awe in Every Step
How can we feel connected to the world around us? Singer Diana Gameros tries to cultivate a sense of awe in the most unlikely of places.
Your Happiness Calendar for March 2019
Give compliments, catch some flicks, and jot down three good things this month.
A Better Way to Develop Your Child’s Confidence
Instead of praising children to build up their self-esteem, they need relief from too much self-focus.
Why Trees Can Make You Happier
Research suggests that being around trees is good for our mental and social well-being.
The Human Voice Can Communicate 24 Emotions
Researchers created an interactive map of all the emotional sounds that humans make.
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.
Your Happiness Calendar for April 2019
Discover our podcast this month!
Episode 39: Delight in the Unexpected
A high-five from a stranger, a hummingbird on a busy city street. Poet Ross Gay shares his own happiness practice: savoring the everyday…
What Humble Kids Have in Common
Here’s what research has learned so far about humility in children.
The Best Greater Good Articles of 2018
We round up the most-read Greater Good articles from the past year—and our editors pick the best of the rest.