How to Stop Romantic Comedies from Ruining Your Love Life
Romantic comedies create unrealistic expectations, but we don't have to buy into them.
How Phones Compromise Our Ability to Connect
A new study shows that when people are on their phones, they smile less, affecting their ability to connect with others.
Five Ways Sleep Is Good for Your Relationships
New research highlights how sleep benefits our social lives.
How the Media Can Help Prevent Mass Shootings
Sensationalized TV coverage of mass shootings may encourage more of them.
Why Experiencing Joy and Pain in a Group Is So Powerful
Brené Brown explains how to overcome our sense of disconnection and find our common humanity.
How to Make Your Year More Meaningful
Here are some steps you can take to find meaning in the previous year—and purpose in the next one.
Eight Inspiring Moments from 2018
We remember acts of self-sacrifice, compassion, curiosity, and heroism from the past year.
The Top Five “Science of Happiness” Podcast Episodes of 2018
We share our most popular podcast episodes of the year—and some of our favorite podcasts from around the web.
How to Make Your Year More Meaningful
Here are some steps you can take to find meaning in the previous year—and purpose in the next one.
Why Experiencing Joy and Pain in a Group Is So Powerful
Brené Brown explains how to overcome our sense of disconnection and find our common humanity.
Five Ways Sleep Is Good for Your Relationships
New research highlights how sleep benefits our social lives.
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 Phones Compromise Our Ability to Connect
A new study shows that when people are on their phones, they smile less, affecting their ability to connect with others.
How to Stop Romantic Comedies from Ruining Your Love Life
Romantic comedies create unrealistic expectations, but we don't have to buy into them.
The Top Five “Science of Happiness” Podcast Episodes of 2018
We share our most popular podcast episodes of the year—and some of our favorite podcasts from around the web.
Our Favorite Parenting Books of 2018
Greater Good’s editors pick their favorite books to help parents raise happy, resilient children.