How to Overcome Your Brain’s Fixation on Bad Things
A new book reveals how the negativity bias operates in our lives and what we can do about it.
Creating a Happy Society Is More Complicated Than We Think
More countries are measuring happiness—but are they measuring the right things?
How Optimism May Keep You Alive Longer
A new study suggests that optimism might be a secret to longevity.
Five Surprising Ways Exercise Changes Your Brain
Moving your body is one of the most beneficial things you can do for your mind.
How to Avoid Slipping Back into Bad Habits
Making New Year’s resolutions? New research suggests you should prize the journey, not the destination.
How to Make New Year’s Resolutions That Feel Good
Christine Carter offers three steps to success in keeping your New Year’s resolutions.
Episode 56: How to Make Time for Happiness
Her New Year's resolution was to have more joyful and fulfilling experiences in her daily life. Our guest tried a practice to help make that happen.
Eight Inspiring Moments from 2019
We remember acts of self-sacrifice, compassion, curiosity, and bridge-building from the past year.
How to Overcome Your Brain’s Fixation on Bad Things
A new book reveals how the negativity bias operates in our lives and what we can do about it.
Our Favorite Books of 2019
Greater Good’s editors pick the most thought-provoking, practical, and inspirational science books of the year.
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.
What Is the Best Diet for Mental Health?
New research is exploring the connection between the foods we eat and our feelings of depression, anxiety, and happiness.
Your Happiness Calendar for December 2019
This December, find calm and resilience.
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.
What Happens When You Take a Facebook Break
Time away from Facebook has its ups and downs, research suggests—so Kira Newman gave it a shot.