How Research Cuts Are Hurting the Science of a Meaningful Life
Everything we offer at Greater Good is based on scientific research. Now that work is being threatened.
Your Happiness Calendar for May 2025
This month, cultivate habits that nourish you.
Six Steps to Decluttering Your Life
Organizing and getting rid of some of your belongings can be a satisfying way to feel better and practice gratitude and mindfulness.
How Basic Income Programs Can Support Mental Health
Researchers explain how Ontario's Basic Income Pilot affected people's mental health—and what happened when it was cancelled early.
Feel Like Something’s Missing? Try to Live an Interesting Life
A new book offers a potential alternative to aiming for a happy or a meaningful life.
World Happiness Report Highlights the Importance of Everyday Kindness
Research finds that kinder countries are happier. Which are the kindest countries around the world?
How Brain Activity Can Reveal What Makes You Thrive
Researchers found that you need six peak experiences per day for long-term thriving—and with new technologies, you can easily monitor yours.
14 Movies That Highlight the Best in Humanity: 2025
It’s time again for the Greater Goodies, honoring movies from the past year that exemplify human strengths and virtues.