Greater Good

According to a new study, students perform better when teachers share in their joy.

According to a new study, the relationship between happiness and personality is more complex than we thought.

A new book explores how writers, philosophers, and everyday people think about pursuing meaning in life.

On the road to well-being, says James Baraz, embrace all your diverse feelings.

World poverty continued to decline in 2016, and researchers learned more and more about how to help the poor.

According to a new study, reminiscing about certain types of experiences could boost your well-being.

We round up the most-read Greater Good articles from the past year—and our editors pick the best of the rest.

Our team names the most provocative and influential findings published during this past year.

According to a new study, our sexual priorities change as we age and that keeps our sex lives satisfying.

A wave of studies in 2016 suggest that masculine ideals can hurt men's physical and mental health. But they also hint at a healthier aspiration for men.

The purchases we make fall into four categories—some of which bring more happiness than others.

A new book argues that the American pursuit of happiness is leading us in the wrong direction.

According to a new study, changing your perspective may be helpful in some situations—but not others.

We talk with Courtney Martin about building a future that prioritizes social connection and sharing over competition and ownership.

Greater Good's editors pick this year’s most thought-provoking, important, or useful nonfiction books on the science of a meaningful life.

A new book examines the common psychological barriers to change—and how to overcome them.

Christine Carter explains how to shorten your to-do list and feel more motivated to tackle it, all at once.

Stuck in negativity? Writing down your feelings can be a healthy way to cope, a new book explains.

Whether you're religious or not, putting your faith in science and technology could be good for you, a new study suggests.

Self-criticism and low self-worth can hold us back. Here’s how to start banishing those negative beliefs.

Research on couples shows a surprising way to improve intimacy after having kids.

These research-based practices can help kids (and adults) foster authentic happiness.

Our team names the most provocative and influential findings published during this past year.

Saying “no” can be really hard. But Christine Carter has a three-step plan to get there.

According to a new study, the relationship between happiness and personality is more complex than we thought.

The purchases we make fall into four categories—some of which bring more happiness than others.

A new book explores how writers, philosophers, and everyday people think about pursuing meaning in life.

On the road to well-being, says James Baraz, embrace all your diverse feelings.

Greater Good's editors pick this year’s most thought-provoking, important, or useful nonfiction books on the science of a meaningful life.

We round up the most-read Greater Good articles from the past year—and our editors pick the best of the rest.

Christine Carter always tried to meet other people’s expectations—until she realized how out of sync with her own wants and needs she’d become.

Need some extra motivation to get happier? Check out the ways that well-being has been linked to good health.

The new Pixar film has moved viewers young and old to take a look inside their own minds.

According to a new study, our sexual priorities change as we age and that keeps our sex lives satisfying.

A wave of studies in 2016 suggest that masculine ideals can hurt men's physical and mental health. But they also hint at a healthier aspiration for men.

Christine Carter explains how to shorten your to-do list and feel more motivated to tackle it, all at once.

According to a new study, students perform better when teachers share in their joy.

We are spending more time indoors and online. But recent studies suggest that nature can help our brains and bodies to stay healthy.

World poverty continued to decline in 2016, and researchers learned more and more about how to help the poor.

According to a new study, reminiscing about certain types of experiences could boost your well-being.

A new book argues that the American pursuit of happiness is leading us in the wrong direction.

In a Q&A, neuroscientist Ron Dahl explains how parents can help younger teens avoid depression and anxiety as they become more independent.

Teens are naturally driven to seek new experiences—and that may be the key to helping them develop a sense of purpose in life.

New studies are suggesting that music can be more powerful than medication.

Research suggests that spending too little time in nature deprives us of benefits to our health, happiness, and creativity.

According to a new study, students perform better when teachers share in their joy.

According to a new study, the relationship between happiness and personality is more complex than we thought.

A new book explores how writers, philosophers, and everyday people think about pursuing meaning in life.

On the road to well-being, says James Baraz, embrace all your diverse feelings.

World poverty continued to decline in 2016, and researchers learned more and more about how to help the poor.

According to a new study, reminiscing about certain types of experiences could boost your well-being.

We round up the most-read Greater Good articles from the past year—and our editors pick the best of the rest.

Our team names the most provocative and influential findings published during this past year.

According to a new study, our sexual priorities change as we age and that keeps our sex lives satisfying.

A wave of studies in 2016 suggest that masculine ideals can hurt men's physical and mental health. But they also hint at a healthier aspiration for men.

The purchases we make fall into four categories—some of which bring more happiness than others.

A new book argues that the American pursuit of happiness is leading us in the wrong direction.

According to a new study, changing your perspective may be helpful in some situations—but not others.

We talk with Courtney Martin about building a future that prioritizes social connection and sharing over competition and ownership.

Greater Good's editors pick this year’s most thought-provoking, important, or useful nonfiction books on the science of a meaningful life.

A new book examines the common psychological barriers to change—and how to overcome them.

Christine Carter explains how to shorten your to-do list and feel more motivated to tackle it, all at once.

Stuck in negativity? Writing down your feelings can be a healthy way to cope, a new book explains.

Whether you're religious or not, putting your faith in science and technology could be good for you, a new study suggests.

Self-criticism and low self-worth can hold us back. Here’s how to start banishing those negative beliefs.

Research on couples shows a surprising way to improve intimacy after having kids.

The new Pixar film has moved viewers young and old to take a look inside their own minds.

Christine Carter always tried to meet other people’s expectations—until she realized how out of sync with her own wants and needs she’d become.

We are spending more time indoors and online. But recent studies suggest that nature can help our brains and bodies to stay healthy.

Denmark consistently ranks as one of the happiest countries in the world. The reason why might lie with the idea of “hygge.”

Self-criticism and low self-worth can hold us back. Here’s how to start banishing those negative beliefs.

In a Q&A, neuroscientist Ron Dahl explains how parents can help younger teens avoid depression and anxiety as they become more independent.

The most surprising, provocative, and inspiring findings published this past year.

Saying “no” can be really hard. But Christine Carter has a three-step plan to get there.

To get happier, you need to develop a personalized, strategic plan.

Several exercises to help you make the most of the International Day of Happiness.

The most surprising, provocative, and inspiring findings published this past year.

We all have a deep-seated drive to feel in control. But taking it too far can make you miserable.

New research provides a whole new understanding of the brain's amygdala—and suggests that happy people take the bad with the good.

If we want our students to become happy adults, research suggests that schools should focus more on students' well-being than academic success.

Teens are naturally driven to seek new experiences—and that may be the key to helping them develop a sense of purpose in life.

Research-based tips that draw from the GGSC’s new website, Greater Good in Action.

Need some extra motivation to get happier? Check out the ways that well-being has been linked to good health.

New studies are suggesting that music can be more powerful than medication.

More than a decade of research looks at how our spending choices can make us happier—or leave us disappointed.

Christine Carter explains how "doing nothing" could be a key to happiness... and productivity.

These research-based practices can help kids (and adults) foster authentic happiness.

New studies predict that you will be happier if you check your phone less. But how?