How Water Heals (The Science of Happiness)
Discover how connecting with water through all five senses can enhance well-being.
How Rituals Help Us Process Grief (The Science of Happiness)
We explore Día de los Muertos as a ritual that nurtures community, imbues loss with meaning, and helps us process grief while also connecting through…
This Emotion Makes Solitude More Enjoyable
A new study finds that people who feel awe appreciate their time alone as an experience that gives them a broader perspective on life.
Why Does Awe Inspire Us to Help Others?
Research suggests that awe changes how we feel about others, and how we feel about ourselves.
How Exploring New Places Can Make You Feel Happier (The Science of Happiness Podcast)
Exploring novel places and having diverse experiences is important to our well-being and can make us feel happier. This week, Ike Sriskandarajah, a…
Five Practices for a Healthier Emotional Life
Inside Out 2 teaches that all emotions are useful, the difficult ones included. So how do we accept and work with our feelings?
Happiness Break: A Meditation on Cultivating Awe Through Colors
Experiencing awe can help us slow down and connect to the world around us. So how can we harness the power of this feeling? Host Dacher Keltner leads…
Can Awe Help Students Cope With Climate Change?
Climate education that focuses on natural disasters and catastrophes can overwhelm students. One educator tried focusing on awe instead.
Seven Ways to Find Your Purpose in Life
Having a meaningful, long-term goal is good for your well-being. Here’s how to find one.
This Emotion Makes Solitude More Enjoyable
A new study finds that people who feel awe appreciate their time alone as an experience that gives them a broader perspective on life.
Five Practices for a Healthier Emotional Life
Inside Out 2 teaches that all emotions are useful, the difficult ones included. So how do we accept and work with our feelings?
How Water Heals (The Science of Happiness)
Discover how connecting with water through all five senses can enhance well-being.
How Rituals Help Us Process Grief (The Science of Happiness)
We explore Día de los Muertos as a ritual that nurtures community, imbues loss with meaning, and helps us process grief while also connecting through…
How Exploring New Places Can Make You Feel Happier (The Science of Happiness Podcast)
Exploring novel places and having diverse experiences is important to our well-being and can make us feel happier. This week, Ike Sriskandarajah, a…
The Best Greater Good Articles of 2023
We round up the most-read and highly rated Greater Good articles from the past year.
Happiness Break: A Meditation on Cultivating Awe Through Colors
Experiencing awe can help us slow down and connect to the world around us. So how can we harness the power of this feeling? Host Dacher Keltner leads…