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How Gratitude Changes You and Your Brain

by Dr. Joel Wong
New research is starting to explore how gratitude works to improve our mental health.
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How Gratitude Motivates Us to Become Better People

by Greater Good Science Center
Some critics charge that gratitude is selfish and breeds complacency. But research by Christina Armenta…
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Eight Ways to Stand Up to Hate

by Greater Good Science Center
Hate crimes and hateful language are on the rise. Here are some strategies you can…
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All You Need is Love, Gratitude, and Oxytocin

by Greater Good Science Center
(February, 2014) A new study finds a biological mechanism behind “thank you"—and reveals one way…
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Can Helping Others Help You Find Meaning in Life?

by Greater Good Science Center
New research is finding that being kind and giving to others can make our lives…
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How Awe Makes Us Generous

by Greater Good Science Center
Awe stops us in our tracks and opens us up to gratitude, and then to…
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How Does Gratitude Affect Romantic Relationships?

by Greater Good Science Center
At the 2014 Greater Good Gratitude Summit, Sara B. Algoe of University of North Carolina,…
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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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