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Forgiveness Requires Gratitude

by Greater Good Science Center
(August, 2010) Fred Luskin explains why cultivating gratitude and compassion helps people to forgive. (5:38)
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Why Awe Is Such an Important Emotion

by Greater Good Science Center
(August, 2016) Dacher Keltner gives an overview of the young science of awe, from how…
Research

How Does Gratitude Affect Health and Aging?

by Greater Good Science Center
(September, 2014) Dr. Wendy Mendes of the University of California, San Francisco, discusses her research,…
Person sitting on a bench overlooking a bay.
Research

Why Is Gratitude So Hard for Some People?

by Greater Good Science Center
If you have trouble with gratitude, you’re not alone. Luckily, there’s something you can do…
Articles

Three Ways to Cultivate Gratitude at School

by Greater Good Science Center
When fear and divisiveness cast a shadow over our schools, gratitude may help us see…
Articles

How Gratitude Helps Your Friendships Grow

by Greater Good Science Center
Research suggests that gratitude plays a quiet, key role in building a relationship.
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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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