THE GREATER GOOD SCIENCE CENTER
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The Greater Good Science Center studies the psychology, sociology, and neuroscience of well-being and teaches skills that foster a thriving, resilient, and compassionate society. Based at the University of California, Berkeley, one of the world’s leading institutions of research and higher education, the GGSC is unique in its commitment to both science and practice: Not only do we sponsor groundbreaking scientific research into social and emotional well-being, we help people apply this research to their personal and professional lives. Since 2001, we have been at the fore of a new scientific movement to explore the roots of happy and compassionate individuals, strong social bonds, and altruistic behavior—the science of a meaningful life.
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Three New Ideas About Happiness and Well-Being
"How might our goals and our everyday decisions change if we thought about well-being in new ways? What kind of benefits might we see in our own lives, and our communities?" ...
How to Enjoy Being Alone with Your Thoughts
"It’s hard to think pleasant thoughts—but a new study suggests a quick way to make it easier." ...
Other People May Not Be the Solution to Loneliness
"Overall, this study is a good reminder of how complex loneliness is; it’s more of a state of mind than a simple indicator of how many connections we have." ...
Want Better Relationships? – Here’s What to Do Today
“Since the pandemic, there is a need for many, many different voices to say in unison: It’s important for us to work at our relationships..." ...
What Will the Theme of Your Life Be in the Next Year?
If your life were a movie, where would the plot be headed right now?
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How Your Life Is Shaped by the Emotions You Want to Feel
"The emotions we want to feel don’t just shape our everyday lives and choices; they also shape us as a society and how we think about mental health in our different cultures." ...
What to Do When You Never Feel Good Enough
"Are you stuck in constant self-judgment? In a new book, a clinical psychologist suggests a better way to feel good about yourself." ...
One Upside to the Feeling of Uncertainty
A new study finds that feeling uncertain may lead us to savor the small...
One Upside to the Feeling of Uncertainty
A new study finds that feeling uncertain may lead us to savor the small...
Five Science-Backed Strategies to Build Resilience
A mentor of mine recently passed away, and I was heartbroken—so I tried my...