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Holiday Shopping: Buy Memories, Not Objects

by | Dec 22, 2017 | HBR

Most of us know that money doesn’t automatically bring you happiness, but why? Perhaps it’s because we’re spending it on the wrong things. Source: PsyToday – Happiness {$inline_image} Holiday Shopping: Buy Memories, Not ObjectsView On...

Five Ways to Foster Purpose in Adolescents

by | Dec 21, 2017 | HBR

My research over the past fifteen years has focused on young people’s purposes in life. My colleagues and I have explored the things that inspire purpose in the lives of youth; we’ve studied the way purposes develop; and, we’ve investigated the difference it makes for...

What to Do When You’re Feeling Distracted at Work

by | Dec 20, 2017 | HBR

Sometimes there’s so much going on in your life and the broader world, that you can’t focus. What can you do when every time you sit down at your desk you feel distracted? How can you get back to feeling focused and productive? What the Experts Say Feeling distracted...
The Best Greater Good Articles of 2017

The Best Greater Good Articles of 2017

by | Dec 20, 2017 | HBR

This past year was one of foundation-building for the Greater Good Science Center at UC Berkeley. We executed a lot of plans we had for our websites, and in effect laid the groundwork for growth and diversification. This foundation included expanding our editorial...

How to Let go of Unhealthy Grudges

by | Dec 15, 2017 | HBR

Hanging onto grudges and past grievances only contributes to unhappiness and corrodes relationships. Here’s how you can defuse these psychological time bombs. Source: PsyToday – Happiness {$inline_image} How to Let go of Unhealthy GrudgesView On...

What Can a Historian Reveal About Positive Psychology?

by | Dec 15, 2017 | HBR

The field of positive psychology has grown by leaps and bounds in recent years. Now almost everywhere you look, you see articles in mainstream publications about the science of happiness and emotion, purporting to tell us the secrets to achieving a happier life....

Can Money Buy You Happiness?

by | Dec 14, 2017 | HBR

Money can buy happiness if you spend it right– research shows there are many benefits to spending money on experiences over material goods. Here are three reasons why. Source: PsyToday – Happiness {$inline_image} Can Money Buy You Happiness?View On...
What It Takes to Become a Great Product Manager

What It Takes to Become a Great Product Manager

by | Dec 13, 2017 | HBR

Aron Vellekoop Len/Getty Images Because I teach a course on Product Management at Harvard Business School, I am routinely asked “what is the role of a Product Manager?” The role of a Product Manager (PM) is often referred to as the “CEO of the Product.” I disagree...

How to Overcome the Biggest Obstacle to Gratitude

by | Dec 12, 2017 | HBR

Most people want to be grateful. Most people would rather be full of gratitude than prone to feelings of entitlement or resentment. But as we all know, gratitude can be elusive, and resentment and entitlement have a way of creeping in. Much of the excellent gratitude...

Could Stress Help You Find Your Purpose in Life?

by | Dec 11, 2017 | HBR

In addition to pursuing happiness, we also hope to help young people cultivate purpose—the commitment to something that not only is meaningful to them personally, but also helps them contribute to the world around them. Youth who pursue a sense of purpose report...
Make Work Meaningful for Your Freelancers, Too

Make Work Meaningful for Your Freelancers, Too

by | Dec 8, 2017 | HBR

Suparat Malipoom/EyeEm/Getty Images It’s your job as a manager to make work meaningful for the members of your team. But what about the freelancers with whom you work? Have you stopped to consider how they’re finding meaning in their careers? We answered this question...

Our Favorite Books of 2017

by | Dec 8, 2017 | HBR

This year, Greater Good‘s editorial staff read a wide variety of books, making it tough to narrow down our favorites. That’s why this year’s list is a little longer than usual. Many of this year’s choices help us to survive and thrive in a turbulent world—some on a...

How a Bad Mood Affects Empathy in Your Brain

by | Dec 4, 2017 | HBR

Bad moods are no fun; but we all get them from time to time. I sometimes feel down reading the news or forgetting to exercise; others may become moody after a setback at work or a fight with their partner. Now, a new study published in Psychophysiology suggests that...

How Your Bad Mood Affects Empathy in the Brain

by | Dec 4, 2017 | HBR

Bad moods are no fun; but we all get them from time to time. I sometimes feel down reading the news or forgetting to exercise; others may become moody after a setback at work or a fight with their partner. Now, a new study published in Psychophysiology suggests that...

Is Facebook Bad for You?

by | Nov 30, 2017 | HBR

Find out if the way you use Facebook is helping or hurting your happiness. Source: PsyToday – Happiness {$inline_image} Is Facebook Bad for You?View On WordPress


How to Feel More Positive about Your Work

by | Nov 30, 2017 | HBR

The workplace is ripe for worrying. Faced with a combination of deadlines, meetings, and performance evaluations, many of us find ourselves distracted by unpleasant visions of the future. Maybe we imagine that we’ll be criticized for not completing a project to our...

How to Reach the Decision to Separate

by | Nov 30, 2017 | HBR

Relationships are the source of great happiness — unless they become the greatest obstacle. How do we get to feel “enough is enough”? Feeling limits can be learned. Here is how… Source: PsyToday – Happiness {$inline_image} How to Reach the Decision to SeparateView On...
How to Ask Your Boss for Time to Learn New Things

How to Ask Your Boss for Time to Learn New Things

by | Nov 28, 2017 | HBR

Vincent Tsui for HBR We all want to learn and grow. Improving our skills and being exposed to new ideas not only makes us better at our jobs but makes us happier and more engaged at work. But with a full-time job, it can be tough to find the time and resources to...

Ten Ways to Encourage People to Give More

by | Nov 27, 2017 | HBR

Following natural disasters like a hurricane or earthquake, many people rely on the generosity of strangers to help rebuild their lives. Donations to disaster relief organizations, local food and diaper banks, and other charities can make a big difference to people in...

The Truth Shall Set You Free…

by | Nov 20, 2017 | HBR

The Truth Shall Set You Free…The purpose of all psychotherapy is to free people from the ravages of misery. But, first they must think and act truthfully. Find how with this 5-step process to find happiness. Source: PsyToday – Happiness {$inline_image} The Truth Shall...

How Music Helps Us Be More Creative

by | Nov 17, 2017 | HBR

In today’s world, creative thinking is needed more than ever. Not only do many businesses seek creative minds to fill their ranks, but the kinds of complex social problems we face could also use a good dose of creativity. Luckily, creativity is not reserved for...
Can You Teach a Robot to Love?

Can You Teach a Robot to Love?

by | Nov 16, 2017 | HBR

From the sci-fi classic Bladerunner to the recent films Her and Ex Machina, pop culture is filled with stories demonstrating our simultaneous fascination with and fear of artificial intelligence (AI). This interest is rooted in questions about where the line between...
Five Ways Music Can Make You a Better Person

Five Ways Music Can Make You a Better Person

by | Nov 14, 2017 | HBR

Five Ways Music Can Make You a Better PersonPeople in the United States spend an average of 32 hours listening to music each week, an increase of five and a half hours over last year. That’s a lot of time—more than ever before. Has this influenced your behavior or the...

Four Ways Social Support Makes You More Resilient

by | Nov 13, 2017 | HBR

Four Ways Social Support Makes You More ResilientWhen my mother died, the first thing I did was call my two best friends. Like good friends will, they dropped everything and came to my rescue. Having them there made all the difference in getting through a very...

Ten-Plus Happiness Games and Activities

by | Nov 9, 2017 | HBR

Ten-Plus Happiness Games and ActivitiesDo you like games and want to be happier? These games were made to increase happiness. Source: PsyToday – Happiness Ten-Plus Happiness Games and ActivitiesView On WordPress

How to Deal with Negative Emotions at Work

by | Nov 9, 2017 | HBR

How to Deal with Negative Emotions at WorkWe seem to really get a kick out of complaining about work. We hover around the water cooler, confide in our friends, and even share our workplace horror stories with our spouses. But recounting all the things that made us...