Being Kind Is Good for Your Health (The Science of Happiness Podcast)
Doing good for others benefits our own minds and bodies, as well. We explore the science of kindness.
Happiness Break: Find Calm When You Can’t Clear Your Mind, With Lama Rod Owens
Take a break from ruminating with Lama Rod Owens as he leads you in a meditation to cultivate a sky-like mind.
Is It Actually Helpful to Talk About Toxic Masculinity?
Research suggests that men are changing their behavior in positive ways, including around emotions.
Happiness Break: A Meditation For Connecting In Polarized Times, With Scott Shigeoka
Having a curious approach to life can improve our mood, creativity and relationships. Scott Shigeoka leads a visualization exercise to help…
How Holding Yourself Can Reduce Stress (The Science of Happiness Podcast)
Simple actions like consciously placing a hand on your heart or hugging yourself can lower your cortisol levels, heart rate, and help you…
5 Minutes of Progressive Muscle Relaxation, With Jo Qina’au
When we mindfully tense and then release our muscles, our bodies are telling our brains to relax. Try this practice that's proven to help…
How to Use Your Body to Relax Your Mind (The Science of Happiness)
Want to destress your mind? Start with your body. Progressive Muscle Relaxation is a practice where you methodically tense and release your…
Why Compassion Requires Vulnerability (The Science of Happiness Podcast)
Rapper Rexx Life Raj shared his deepest pain in his latest album, and discovered it was one big compassion practice for his fans dealing with…
Four Surprising Ways to Get a Better Night’s Sleep
Research suggests that practicing gratitude, forgiveness, mindfulness, and self-compassion may improve our sleep during stressful times.
Our Favorite Books of 2020
Greater Good’s editors pick the most thought-provoking, practical, and inspirational science books of the year.
Is Your Brain Foggy? Here Are Five Ways to Clear It
Studies are finding that isolation, stress, and uncertainty can cause forgetfulness and disorganization. Here’s what to do about it.
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.
Four Ways to Stop Imagining the Worst Will Happen
If you have a tendency to worry about worst-case scenarios, it's possible to get your brain on a different track.
Ten TV Series That Can Help You Be Your Best Self
Our contributors award "Greater Goodies" to the TV shows that helped them to get through the pandemic.
Our Favorite Books of 2022
Greater Good’s editors pick the most thought-provoking, practical, and inspirational science books of the year.
Our Favorite Books of 2021
Greater Good’s editors pick the most thought-provoking, practical, and inspirational science books of the year.