Soul Searching: 7 Ways to Uncover Your True Path
Introduction You feel lost in life. You’re sick of your job, your relationships are mediocre at best, your friendships are boring and empty, you feel dead inside, and you’ve lost…
Meditation Can Reduce Stress – But The Pressure To Overwork Remains
Mindfulness – meant to support health and detachment – is becoming a tool to support the corporate bottom line. By Dr. Jaime L KucinskasAssociate Professor of SociologyHamilton College Introduction Overwork and burnout are affecting many Americans. The American Psychological Association’s 2023 Work…
It’s OK If Winter Makes You Sad
Four scientific strategies for an emotionally authentic holiday season. By Jason MarshFounding editor in chief of Greater Good and the GGSC’s executive director Whoever wrote “The Most Wonderful Time of the Year” never…
This Emotion Makes Solitude More Enjoyable
A new study finds that people who feel awe appreciate their time alone as an experience that gives them a broader perspective on life. By Jill SuttieFreelance journalist and a staff…
Why do I Dwell on the past?
Remembering past events, experiences or emotions is a big part of being human. But if dwelling on the past is distressing, here’s what you can do to help. By Dr. Laura JobsonAssociate Professor (Clinical Psychology) Monash University Introduction Many of…
How Everyday Rituals Can Add Meaning to Your Life
A new book illustrates how rituals can improve our lives and relationships, and how to create and recognize your own rituals. By Dr. Emiliana R. Simon-ThomasScience DirectorGreater Good Science Center…
Five Keys to Managing Intrusive Thoughts
Stuck in rumination? Here are some ways to break the cycle and move forward. By Jill SuttieFree-lance journalist and a staff writer Introduction Have you ever woken up in the middle…
Where Children Discover the Healing Power of Animals
In this sanctuary, at-risk kids begin to understand the parallels between their lives and the lives of injured wild animals. By Isabelle MorrisonFreelance writer and a former solutions reporting intern…
Why It’s Good for You to Cry
Research on crying helps explain why humans cry, as well as how it can improve our overall well-being. By Jill SuttieFree-lance journalist and a staff writer Introduction I like to warn…
How to Choose a Type of Mindfulness Meditation
A new study teases out the different benefits of four kinds of meditation. By Kira M. NewmanManaging editor at UC Berkeley’s Greater Good Science Center Many beginner meditators, myself included, start…
