A new book by Gillian Sandstrom explains the research behind why it’s good for us to talk to strangers and how to go about it ...

A Q&A with Jazmin Pichardo and Beth Douthirt-Cohen about embodied ways to stay connected during painful conversations.

Kira M. Newman is the managing editor of Greater Good. Her work has been published in outlets including the Washington Post, ...

When we decided to take my dad to memory care, our hearts broke a little. We really thought we could create a loving, ...

Humility was a research topic for sociologist Barret Michalec until he realized how much it was missing from his own life.

This month, cultivate everyday courage and lasting resilience with daily tips from Greater Good Science Center.

Over the past decade, an entire industry has sprouted up promising the secrets to happiness. There are best-selling books like The Happiness Project and The How of Happiness, and happiness programs ...

There is pressure to forgive in many settings, including the church. But this culture can change—and people can find more authentic forgiveness. In this video from our Bridging Differences for Parents ...

Educators can set the stage for students to recognize differences, appreciate them, and not fear them or see them in a ...

In difficult life circumstances, you’re bound to feel anger, sadness, anxiety, or apathy. Whatever your situation is, it can be hard to look it square in the face. It might feel too painful or ...

Sometimes, the things we can do for our happiness are small and easy: getting a little sun, saying thank you, lending a hand. Other times, they take a little more practice and work. That’s the case ...