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

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.
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…
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

What You Think About Your Emotions Matters

by Greater Good Science Center
Our underlying beliefs about emotions—whether or not we’re aware of them—can affect our happiness in…
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…
Articles

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.
Articles

How Tuning In to Your Body Can Make You More Resilient

by Greater Good Science Center
By balancing our physiology and nervous systems, body-based practices can help us through hard times.
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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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