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How to Overcome the Biggest Obstacle to Gratitude

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?

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

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

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...