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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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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...
How Optimism May Keep You Alive Longer
You’ve probably heard a story or two about someone who lived past 100. Perhaps...
How Purpose Changes Across Your Lifetime
Purpose is not a destination, suggests research, but a journey and a practice.
Purpose is...
How to Stop Feeling So Helpless During Quarantine
On the Internet, the setting of our new coronavirus life, every news site has...
How Much of Your Happiness Is Under Your Control?
The researchers behind the original "happiness pie chart" share what they've learned in the...
How to Avoid Slipping Back into Bad Habits
Making New Year’s resolutions? New research suggests you should prize the journey, not the...