Psychologists can more accurately measure people's well-being by taking into account how different cultures think about happiness.
Are World Happiness Rankings Culturally Biased?
Psychologists can more accurately measure people's well-being by taking into account how different cultures think about happiness.
Happiness Break: Pause to Look at the Sky
Take a moment to appreciate the beauty and vastness of the sky. Dacher Keltner guides us through a practice of pausing to turn your gaze to…
Your Happiness Calendar for March 2023
This month, nurture your relationships each day.
Happiness Break: Being Present From Head to Toe
Try this body-scan meditation to ground your mind in the present moment and in your body, guided by Spring Washam.
Why We Need Reminders of Connectedness (The Science of Happiness podcast)
How can we feel more connected to our loved ones, even when they're not around? Our guest tries a practice shown to make us feel less lonely…
The Upsides of Being Single (Even on Valentine’s Day)
Research suggests that being single can provide many benefits—if you get your relationship needs met elsewhere.
Happiness Break: A Meditation for When Others Are Suffering
Seeing others suffering is painful. Learn to practice both compassion and self-soothing in this guided meditation led by Anushka Fernandopulle.
What the Longest Happiness Study Reveals About Finding Fulfillment
A new book summarizes the findings from a famous happiness study that began in the 1930s—and explains how you can be happier.
Stumbling Into the Next Stage of Your Pandemic Life
A therapist explores the psychology of coming back from the big pandemic pause.
Our Favorite Books of 2020
Greater Good’s editors pick the most thought-provoking, practical, and inspirational science books of the year.
Eleven Films That Highlight the Best in Humanity
It’s time for the Greater Goodies, honoring movies from the past year that exemplify optimism, love, empathy, and other keys to our well-being.
Ten Ways to Make Your Time Matter
Accepting our mortality helps us let go of busyness and focus on what’s most important to us in order to live a happier, more meaningful life.
The Top 10 Insights from the “Science of a Meaningful Life” in 2022
Our team names the most provocative and influential findings published during this past year.
Your Happiness Calendar for March 2023
This month, nurture your relationships each day.
Our Favorite Books of 2022
Greater Good’s editors pick the most thought-provoking, practical, and inspirational science books of the year.
Four Lessons from “Inside Out” to Discuss With Kids
The new Pixar film has moved viewers young and old to take a look inside their own minds.