Research

Does Practicing Gratitude Help Your Immune System?

by Greater Good Science Center
New research suggests that gratitude plays an indirect role in improving our health.
Articles

Is Gratitude the Path to a Better World?

by Greater Good Science Center
An interview with Brother David Steindl-Rast, Benedictine monk, author, and leading figure in the worldwide…
Videos

A Thank-You to Librarians Who Make Everyone Feel Welcome

by Greater Good Science Center
Children’s book author Yuyi Morales writes a gratitude letter to the librarian who had a…
Videos

Finding Awe in the Ordinary

by Greater Good Science Center
Iraq War veteran and outdoors educator Stacy Bare learns to find wonder and beauty in…
Practices

Active Listening

by Greater Good Science Center
Connect with a partner through empathy and understanding.
Articles

Need a Hero? Look Around You

by Greater Good Science Center
We love to exalt heroic individuals. But in this historical moment, collective heroism is best…
Articles

Helping Others Can Help You Cope with Lockdown

by Greater Good Science Center
In the time of coronavirus, turning outward is a win-win prospect.
Articles

One Way Your Partner Can Calm Your Attachment Anxiety

by Greater Good Science Center
A new study suggests that a grateful partner can help heal the wounds of an…
Videos

Why We Need Appreciation (Not Just Recognition) at Work

by Greater Good Science Center
(January, 2019) Leadership expert Mike Robbins shares some compelling stories and research as he explains…
Research

How Cultural Differences Shape Your Gratitude

by Greater Good Science Center
Americans say thanks a lot, but other cultures may have a deeper understanding of gratitude.
Research

How to Talk with Kids about Gratitude

by Greater Good Science Center
(July, 2019) A delightful, short video illustrating how parents can have conversations with kids to…
Podcasts

A Lesson in Thanks and Vulnerability

by The Science of Happiness Podcast
A junior high school teacher spent his life defying stereotypes about how men should express…
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Greater Good Science Center studies the psychology, sociology, and neuroscience of well-being, and teaches skills that foster a thriving, resilient, and compassionate society. Greater Good magazine is published by the Greater Good Science Center (GGSC) at the University of California, Berkeley. Through articles, videos, quizzes, and podcasts, it bridges the gap between scientific journals and people’s daily lives, particularly for parents, educators, business leaders, and health care professionals.

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