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.
Interviews

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

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.
Interviews

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…
Articles

How to Teach Gratitude to Tweens and Teens

by Greater Good Science Center
"Thanks! A Strengths-Based Curriculum" features lessons to help students understand the meaning of gratitude and…
Research

Why a Grateful Brain Is a Giving One

by Greater Good Science Center
The neural connection between gratitude and altruism is very deep, suggests new research.
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.
Articles

Three Surprising Ways That Gratitude Works at Work

by Greater Good Science Center
Robert Emmons explains how gratitude can not only make us happier but also improve our…
a patient shaking a doctors hand in gratitude
Research

Can Gratitude Help You Recover from a Heart Attack?

by Greater Good Science Center
There is growing evidence that being grateful may not only bring good feelings—it may also…
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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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