Are Movies With Moral Lessons Popular?
A new report finds that kids and teens prefer films that highlight people with good character.
Five Steps to Get Students Thinking About Ethics
Here's a project you can try with your students to build ethical thinking and SEL skills while tackling real-world issues.
Happiness Break: A Meditation for When Others Are Suffering
Seeing others suffering is painful. Learn to practice both compassion and self-soothing in this guided meditation led by Anushka Fernandopulle.
Our Favorite Books of 2022
Greater Good’s editors pick the most thought-provoking, practical, and inspirational science books of the year.
The Science of Synchronized Movement (The Science of Happiness podcast)
Moving in sync with someone else—even a total stranger—can change how you feel about them, and how you act, without you realizing it.
How to Practice Gratitude When You’re Not Feeling Thankful (The Science of Happiness podcast)
One way to feel more thankful for things is to imagine life without them. Our guest tries a practice for seeing the bright side, even when…
Happiness Break: Making Space for You
Consider what you want to make space for in your life in this 6-minute contemplation guided by Alex Elle.
An Unexpected Side Effect of Daylight Saving Time: Less Generosity
A new study finds that after a bad night's sleep, we're less kind to others.
Five Ways to Respond to People Who Don’t Want the COVID-19 Vaccine
Here are some research-based guidelines to help people overcome their vaccine hesitancy.
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.
Eleven Films That Highlight the Best in Humanity
It’s time for the Greater Goodies, honoring movies from the past year that exemplify optimism, love, empathy, and other keys to our well-being.
Empathy Quiz
How well do you feel and understand what others are feeling?
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.
Our Favorite Books of 2022
Greater Good’s editors pick the most thought-provoking, practical, and inspirational science books of the year.
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.
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.