How to Make a Good Apology
Learn the four steps to making an effective apology, with comedian Jolenta Greenberg of the By the Book podcast.
Twelve Films That Highlight the Best in Humanity
It’s time for the Greater Goodies, honoring movies from the past year that exemplify human strengths and virtues.
Episode 58: What Does It Take to Really Listen to Someone?
Are you actually listening when someone is talking to you, or just waiting for your turn to talk? Our guest, a veteran of the Iraq War,…
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.
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.
The Cost of Blaming Parents
Anger toward parents is still at the heart of a great deal of therapy. But has this approach gone too far?
How Parents Can Start to Reconcile with Estranged Kids
In his latest guest blog post, psychologist Joshua Coleman explains that to repair a relationship with estranged children, parents today need…
How to Build a More Forgiving Community
As groups, organizations, and nations, we can find love and healing after being wronged.
Five Science-Backed Strategies to Build Resilience
When the road gets rocky, what do you do?
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…
The Healthy Way to Forgive Yourself
Self-forgiveness is critical to well-being—but it needs to be balanced with responsibility-taking, when appropriate. Here are four steps to…
This Is Your Brain on Heartbreak
Why does getting dumped hurt physically? Meghan Laslocky explains where that feeling comes from, and what it's good for.
How to Handle a Toxic Relationship
When a relationship is causing you stress and suffering, follow these five steps to find more peace.