Can Any Good Come of Our COVID Lockdowns?
Having to isolate was hard. But, for some people, it was a chance to discover newfound appreciation for important aspects of their lives.
Your Happiness Calendar for December 2021
This month, lift your spirits with kindness and love.
Episode 105: Why We Give Thanks
Thank you. Gracias. Merci. Every language has a word for gratitude. But why do we feel it? How can we experience more of it? We revisit some…
Episode 104: Do You Feel Pressed for Time?
What happens when we share our time? Our guest, chef and author Bryant Terry, pauses to be present with the ones who matter most.
Is Avoiding Other People’s Suffering Good for Your Mental Health?
An international study finds that people who turn away from compassion have felt more depressed and anxious during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Four Ways We Can Be Sensitive to Trauma at Work
COVID-19 has created widespread trauma. Experts offer guidance on how to lead with more awareness and compassion.
Four Tips for Parenting a Teen With ADHD
Approach your teenager's ADHD with clarity and compassion—for them, but also for yourself.
Episode 101: Can You Mend a Broken Bond?
They were childhood best friends until one came out as queer. Now, two college students reconnect and try to see the world through one another's eyes.
Four Surprising Ways to Get a Better Night’s Sleep
Research suggests that practicing gratitude, forgiveness, mindfulness, and self-compassion may improve our sleep during stressful times.
Our Favorite Books of 2020
Greater Good’s editors pick the most thought-provoking, practical, and inspirational science books of the year.
Ten TV Series That Can Help You Be Your Best Self
Our contributors award "Greater Goodies" to the TV shows that helped them to get through the pandemic.
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.
Four Lessons from “Inside Out” to Discuss With Kids
The new Pixar film has moved viewers young and old to take a look inside their own minds.
How to Become a Friend to Yourself
Kristin Neff and Chris Germer explain how self-compassion can transform the way you handle suffering.
How to Overcome the Pressure to Always Do More
A psychologist argues that we should stop blaming ourselves for being lazy and start creating a society where overwhelm isn't the norm.
Six Ways to Deal With Parental Burnout
A year and a half into the pandemic, exhausted parents need healing. A mother explains how parents can move beyond burnout.