The Best Greater Good Articles of 2019
We round up the most-read Greater Good articles from the past year—and our editors pick the best of the rest.
The Top 10 Insights from the “Science of a Meaningful Life” in 2019
Our team names the most provocative and influential findings published during this past year.
How We Think About Forgiveness at Different Ages
Children's understanding of forgiving develops as they grow older.
Episode 54: How to Be Less Hard on Yourself
Do you beat yourself up over every mistake? A high school senior tries to be kinder to himself during an especially stressful time.
Your Happiness Calendar for November 2019
This November, find the bright side and mediate on gratitude
Does Returning Favors Come Naturally to Kids?
Young kids naturally hold a grudge, but they need to learn to engage in grateful reciprocity.
Is a Grudge Keeping You Up at Night?
According to a new study, people who are more forgiving sleep better (and have better health).
Your Happiness Calendar for October 2019
This month, think about forgiveness and find silver linings.
How We Think About Forgiveness at Different Ages
Children's understanding of forgiving develops as they grow older.
How to Make New Year’s Resolutions That Feel Good
Christine Carter offers three steps to success in keeping your New Year’s resolutions.
The Best Greater Good Articles of 2019
We round up the most-read Greater Good articles from the past year—and our editors pick the best of the rest.
Episode 54: How to Be Less Hard on Yourself
Do you beat yourself up over every mistake? A high school senior tries to be kinder to himself during an especially stressful time.
Your Happiness Calendar for November 2019
This November, find the bright side and mediate on gratitude
How to Bring More Meaning to Dying
Palliative care specialist BJ Miller and Shoshana Berger explain how to bring more meaning and less suffering to the end of life.
Your Happiness Calendar for October 2019
This month, think about forgiveness and find silver linings.
Is a Grudge Keeping You Up at Night?
According to a new study, people who are more forgiving sleep better (and have better health).