Why Being Passionate About Your Job Isn’t Always a Good Thing
Research suggests that there are two types of passion we can have about work—and one may be harmful for you.
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Episode 116: The Science of a Good Night’s Sleep
Do you struggle with sleep? This week Drew Ackerman of the Sleep with Me podcast tries tips for a good night's sleep, and we explore why it's…
How Latino Small Businesses Are Helping Communities Flourish
Latinos are starting businesses at almost twice the rate of white entrepreneurs—creating employment, gathering spaces, and wealth for U.S.…
Episode 115: Feel Better About Asking For Help
Does asking for help make you uncomfortable? Odds are, it'll go better than you think.
How We’re Overcoming the Stigma of Mental Health Issues
Shame and shunning make mental illness worse. But new studies suggest that attitudes are changing for the better—and that’s largely due…
The Mental Health Consequences of Staring at Yourself on Zoom All Day
Being in front of a camera makes you objectify yourself and focus on your appearance, which is bad for mental health—especially women's.
Two Ways to Help Your Team Members Feel Heard
A new study finds that grateful, humble managers create more open, innovative working environments.
Episode 114: Are You Tired of Being Afraid?
Fear is a normal part of our lives—but there are ways we can safely challenge and conquer it. Our guest tries a research-backed way to…
The Six Keys to Positive Communication
Communicating better can help you achieve your goals and deepen your relationships.
Six Tips for Speaking Up Against Bad Behavior
Psychologist Catherine Sanderson explains how to be more courageous in speaking up about bad behavior, from offensive speech to harmful actions.
Our Favorite Books of 2020
Greater Good’s editors pick the most thought-provoking, practical, and inspirational science books of the year.
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.
Our Favorite Books of 2021
Greater Good’s editors pick the most thought-provoking, practical, and inspirational science books of the year.
How to Build a Culture of Generosity at Work
Here are six practices to help your team ask for and give more help to each other.
How to Lead When Everyone’s Mad at You
Let them see you sweat—and other counterintuitive tips for navigating the maze of conflict this fall.
Four Reasons Why Zoom Can Be Exhausting
A new paper explains why videoconferencing exhausts the mind and body and how to protect yourself.