Episode 28: Being Kinder to Yourself
When you’re helping others cope with stress and anxiety, how do you deal with your own? Psychiatrist Elizabeth Guinto tries a practice to…
Two Surprising Ways to Make Your Holidays Less Stressful
We can find joy even if the holiday season doesn't live up to our expectations.
How to Make Your Workday More Mindful
We can find more balance at work by noticing distractions in all their different forms, says Joe Burton.
How to Deal with Feeling Bad About Your Feelings
New research explores how "meta-emotions" work, such as feeling sad about feeling anxious.
Episode 26: How to Connect with Your Body
International megastar Daniel Wu tries a practice that brings him calm amidst the chaos.
Seven Ways That Yoga Is Good for Schools
Teaching yoga at school might help students feel better and improve their grades, new research suggests.
Technology of the Future Should Care for Our Well-Being
As technology permeates our lives, it should be designed to boost our kindness, empathy, and happiness.
Episode 24: Try This Recipe for Happiness
Our Happiness Guinea Pig, children's author Joanne Rocklin, shares her happiness practice: bringing people together to share a meal. It took…
How to Deal with Feeling Bad About Your Feelings
New research explores how "meta-emotions" work, such as feeling sad about feeling anxious.
How to Live a More Courageous Life
Learning strategies to deal with your fears can help prepare you to take risks and change your life.
Our Favorite Books of 2018
Greater Good's editors pick this year’s most thought-provoking, important, or useful nonfiction books on the science of a meaningful life.
How Creative Writing Can Increase Students’ Resilience
Students can find strength and community in sharing their stories through writing.
The Science of Happiness at Work
What would make you happier at work? Featuring several of our Happiness Guinea Pigs, we share the latest insights and research on well-being…
Two Surprising Ways to Make Your Holidays Less Stressful
We can find joy even if the holiday season doesn't live up to our expectations.
How Tuning In to Your Body Can Make You More Resilient
By balancing our physiology and nervous systems, body-based practices can help us through hard times.
Episode 23: Can’t Relax? This Will Help
Why does a bath or swim feel so relaxing? Our guest shares her own happiness practice—spending time in water—which science is finding can…