Greater Good

Many Americans are against sleep, equating it with laziness. But one of the world's leading experts on sleep says that's hurting our relationships and our ability to solve problems.

‘Tis the season for electronic gifts. But these days, parents need to provide their kids with much more than batteries for all their devices.

Does gratitude make us lazy? Naive? Robert Emmons, the world’s leading scientific expert on gratitude, debunks some common myths and misconceptions.

Are you bad at gratitude, just like Jeremy Adam Smith? He has some lessons for you from people who know how to say "Thanks!"

Looking for some ways to bring gratitude into the classroom this Thanksgiving season? Here are some ideas to get you started.

New research on gratitude finds that it helps younger kids and at-risk students to be happier and more resilient.

In this video from “Practicing Mindfulness & Compassion” conference on March 8, 2013, nurse-midwife Nancy Bardacke explains why mindfulness can mitigate the stress and pain of childbirth for both women and men.

An interview with best-selling author Daniel Goleman about his new book, Focus.

Are you bad at gratitude, just like Jeremy Adam Smith? He has some lessons for you from people who know how to say "Thanks!"

New research is finding that oxytocin doesn’t just bond us to mothers, lovers, and friends—it also seems to play a role in excluding others from that bond.

We can cultivate empathy throughout our lives, says Roman Krznaric—and use it as a radical force for social transformation.

Romantic betrayal is traumatizing, says psychologist Joshua Coleman. But couples can learn to trust again.

New research reveals what happens in a wandering mind—and sheds light on the cognitive and emotional benefits of increased focus.

Here's a way to be thankful all year long.

An interview with best-selling author Daniel Goleman about his new book, Focus.

Rick Hanson explains how we can protect ourselves from the stress of negative experiences.

At a time when educators are preoccupied with standards, testing, and the bottom line, some researchers suggest the arts can boost students’ test scores; others aren’t convinced. Karin Evans asks, What are the arts good for?

Researcher Kristin Neff reveals the benefits of going easy on yourself: less anxiety, less conflict, and more peace of mind.

Can feeling good ever be bad? New research says yes—and points the way to a healthier, more balanced life.

Research is clear: Money doesn’t buy happiness, reports best-selling author John Robbins. So why do we continue to think that it does?

Does empathy lead to altruism? The New York Times columnist gets it wrong.

Researcher Kristin Neff reveals the benefits of going easy on yourself: less anxiety, less conflict, and more peace of mind.

We can cultivate empathy throughout our lives, says Roman Krznaric—and use it as a radical force for social transformation.

Facebook is confronting cyberbullying and online conflict. Can a team of researchers help boost kindness among the site's 900 million users?

Dacher Keltner explains how compassion is literally at our fingertips.

Romantic betrayal is traumatizing, says psychologist Joshua Coleman. But couples can learn to trust again.

A new study offers the strongest evidence to date that meditation can change the structure of your brain.

Think humans are born selfish? Think again. Dacher Keltner reveals the compassionate side to human nature.

In an excerpt from his new book, psychologist Louis Cozolino applies the lessons of social neuroscience to the classroom.

The nation's top marriage expert explains why trust is essential to couples and communities--and how we can build it.