Episode 11: How to Let Someone Love You
In hard times, do you seek comfort from others or turn inwards? Find out how our Happiness Guinea Pig emerged from trauma by accepting…
How Putting Yourself in Someone Else’s Shoes May Backfire
New research says we should be humble when trying to understand what other people are thinking and feeling.
How Storytelling Can Help a Troubled Marriage
When couples understand where their stories come from, they are in a better position to rewrite the story of their marriage.
Can Self-Awareness Help You Be More Empathic?
Two new studies suggest a link between understanding our own emotions and relating to other people’s.
Episode 10: Is There Someone You Need to Thank?
Is there someone important you've never properly thanked? Find how award-winning children's book author, Yuyi Morales, discovers the power of…
Nine Ways to Help Students Discuss Guns and Violence
In the wake of a mass shooting in Florida, students are taking action on gun control. How can educators respond?
Ten Films that Highlight the Best in Humanity
Forget the Oscars. With the Greater Goodies, we're honoring movies from the past year that exemplify forgiveness, resilience, empathy, and…
How to Increase the Love in Your Life
Here are some research-tested quizzes and activities that may help expand your capacity to love the people all around you.
Emotional Intelligence Quiz
Facial expressions are a universal language of emotion. How well do you read other people?
Empathy Quiz
How well do you feel and understand what others are feeling?
Six Habits of Highly Empathic People
We can cultivate empathy throughout our lives, says Roman Krznaric—and use it as a radical force for social transformation.
How Storytelling Can Help a Troubled Marriage
When couples understand where their stories come from, they are in a better position to rewrite the story of their marriage.
Right and Wrong in the Real World
From our friendships to our jobs to our conduct in public, seemingly small decisions often pose tough ethical dilemmas, says Joshua…
How to Help a Traumatized Child in the Classroom
Exposure to chronic trauma is having tragic effects on some of our students. How can educators help?
How Smartphones Are Killing Conversation
A Q&A with MIT professor Sherry Turkle about her new book, Reclaiming Conversation.