Our Favorite Books of 2024
Greater Good’s editors pick the most thought-provoking, practical, and inspirational science books of the year.
Five Ways to Be More Vulnerable and Authentic
It can feel risky to share our true selves with others, but it can also bring us more connection, success, and happiness in life.
Your Happiness Calendar for December 2024
This month, find peaceful moments together.
Can We Ease Loneliness With a Little Gratitude?
A new study suggests that people who give thanks tend to feel less disconnected from others.
Resources for Finding Your Balance During a Stressful Election
Americans are stressed about their upcoming election. Here are some tips for managing that stress while building a better democracy.
How Rituals Help Us Process Grief (The Science of Happiness)
We explore Día de los Muertos as a ritual that nurtures community, imbues loss with meaning, and helps us process grief while also connecting through…
Can You Lie-Proof Your Relationship?
Researchers and psychologists weigh in on why we deceive our romantic partners and how to be more honest and authentic.
Four Stories of Loneliness Across the Lifespan
Loneliness may be a universal part of the human experience, rather than something we always need to fix.
How to Find Your Purpose in Life
Are you struggling to discover your purpose? That may be because you feel isolated from other people. Here's how you can overcome that.
Five Things Teens Wish You Knew About Them
To allow teens to become the best adults they can be, family researcher Ellen Galinsky says we must reframe the way we view the teenage years.
How to Heal Anxious Attachment by Prioritizing Your Own Needs
People with anxious attachment fear rejection, often feeling like they are less worthy than others. Rediscovering your self and purpose can help.
Your Happiness Calendar for December 2024
This month, find peaceful moments together.
How to Fight Without Hurting Your Relationship
John and Julie Gottman explain what to do—and what to avoid—so your arguments actually make your relationship stronger.
What Teachers Really Need to Thrive
Teachers can find support in authentic communities with other teachers that inspire hope and courage.
How to Stop Overthinking Your Relationship
Ruminating about your relationship isn't a healthy way to solve any problems—and it may be a way to avoid your real feelings.
Five Ways to Be More Vulnerable and Authentic
It can feel risky to share our true selves with others, but it can also bring us more connection, success, and happiness in life.