Greater Good Science Center

How to Deal with Negative Emotions at Work

Are you feeling anxious, angry, or just plain overwhelmed at work? Here are some…

4 Ways Social Support Makes You More Resilient

While much of the research on resilience focuses on individual strengths, it’s s…

Three Surprising Ways to Feel Less Busy

Tips for achieving relaxed productivity—and why you can't afford to ignore them.

How Mindfulness Can Help Us Forgive Betrayal

Is it possible to forgive infidelity and to overcome the emotional pain of betrayal?

How Happy Brains Respond to Negative Things

New research provides a whole new understanding of the brain's amygdala—and sugg…

21 Ways to “Give Good No”

Saying “no” can be really hard. But Christine Carter has a three-step plan to get there.

The Top 10 Scientific Findings That Will Change How We See Ourselves

Happiness is good for you but not all the time—and other insights from The Great…