Why Mindfulness Matters
Experts explain the benefits of mindfulness–and how you can cultivate it. By Jason MarshFounding editor in chief of Greater Good and the GGSC’s executive director It’s been 30 years since Jon Kabat-Zinn launched…
Two Counterintuitive Ways to Stop Procrastinating
Instead of continuing to beat your head against the procrastination wall, how about trying something new? By Dr. Fuschia SiroisProfessor in social and health psychologyDurham University Introduction Procrastination is unfortunately…
How to Practice Self-Observation (Prompts & Meditation)
Introduction Self-observation seems pretty basic and even a little mediocre or like some pedestrian psychological technique on the surface. But in my many years of exploring and walking the inner path, I’ve…
Can You Use Marie Kondo’s Tidying Method on People?
Research shows the human brain can only handle a certain number of social relationships. So why don’t I spend my time on the ones that matter the most? By Neha GajwaniEntrepreneur…
Six Ways to Deal With Someone Who Wronged You
Here’s what we have learned from 25 years of research about forgiveness—and its alternatives. By Dr. Everett L. Worthington Jr.Commonwealth Professor EmeritusVirginia Commonwealth University Introduction If you had experienced a…
Can Mindfulness Help Treat PTSD?
According to a new study, adding mindfulness to traditional therapy could be beneficial for soldiers with PTSD. By Adam HoffmanGreater Good editorial assistant Soldiers who return home in casts and caskets…
Can Mindfulness Help When You’re Depressed?
A new book explores how different mindfulness practices can change our relationship with depression. By Deborah YipMedical student at the University of California, San Francisco Introduction For many people, depression…
Five Ways Mindfulness Helps You Age Better
Research suggests that being more mindful in our everyday lives can protect our health as we age—and even help us live longer. By Jill SuttieFree-lance journalist and a staff writer Introduction…
Hyperfocus and Hobbies
Software engineer Alex Chan sees some benefits to hyperfocus, such as when completing programming projects at work. But after finding that whole days were being lost to cross-stitch at home,…
What we get Wrong About Self-Esteem: It’s Built Through Actions, not Words
We often think of self-esteem as either high or low, but the level of your self-esteem might be less important than the stability of your self-esteem. By Dr. Simon SherryClinical Psychologist…
