Episode 62: Staying Close While Physical Distancing
Our guest tries a practice to feel more connected to loved ones, and herself, while sheltering at home.
Why Taking Care of Your Own Well-Being Helps Others
Our emotional well-being can benefit the people around us.
Episode 61: Who Would You Be Without Them?
Think of an important person in your life. Now imagine you never met. Our guest practices counting his blessings by picturing his life…
Here’s How to Find Meaning in Your Midlife Crisis
Middle age can be a time of renewal, if you're willing to ask the right questions.
Why We’re Unhappiest in Our Late 40s
People all around the world experience a midlife decline in happiness, a new study suggests.
Does Your Culture Affect Your Motivation to Be Kind?
A recent study suggests that kindness makes us happy across cultures—with some subtle differences.
Episode 60: Step Away from Anxiety
Do you have a hard time calming your nerves? Author Raina Telgemeier tries a practice to get out of her head, one step at a time.
Announcing a New Resource for Educators: Greater Good in Education
Find research-based practices for kinder, happier schools on our new Greater Good in Education website.
How Much of Your Happiness Is Under Your Control?
The researchers behind the original "happiness pie chart" share what they've learned in the past 15 years.
Episode 60: Step Away from Anxiety
Do you have a hard time calming your nerves? Author Raina Telgemeier tries a practice to get out of her head, one step at a time.
Why We’re Unhappiest in Our Late 40s
People all around the world experience a midlife decline in happiness, a new study suggests.
Here’s How to Find Meaning in Your Midlife Crisis
Middle age can be a time of renewal, if you're willing to ask the right questions.
Does Your Culture Affect Your Motivation to Be Kind?
A recent study suggests that kindness makes us happy across cultures—with some subtle differences.
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.
Why Taking Care of Your Own Well-Being Helps Others
Our emotional well-being can benefit the people around us.
How to Overcome the Struggles of Midlife
Here are four lessons for changing your mindset about aging and finding a sense of meaning.