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Gratitude Journal: The Meaningfulness of Ordinary

Got Gratitude? Share it here! Welcome to our community gratitude journal, open to all who’d like to express their thanks or share a happy thought. I am grateful for the pleasantness of my ordinary days. Mary I’m happy that my friend’s houseboat is safe...

Published Fri, Mar 18 2011 8:00 AM by Raising Happiness raising_happiness

Pressured to Succeed

If you read my last post about perfectionism and thought, “ut-oh,” I’ve got a perfectionist in my midst, this podcast will be of interest to you. How willing to make mistakes we are is a function of our mindset. Learn whether you embody a “growth-mindset...

Published Tue, Sep 28 2010 1:30 PM by Raising Happiness raising_happiness

100,000 Happier Parents: Are You Willing to be One? (October Newsletter)

Every time I watch this hilarious video of a little girl cheering herself on, I think: Her parents must be pretty happy people. I don’t know for sure, of course, but my guess is that they model happiness and confidence and gratitude on a daily basis,...

Published Tue, Oct 26 2010 4:29 PM by Raising Happiness raising_happiness

Wanna Piece of Chocolate?

One of my goals after any longish school break is always to re-establish our family routines—to recalibrate, so that that our trains once again run on time, so to speak. My natural tendency is toward messiness and disorganization—toward, dare I admit...

Published Wed, Jan 05 2011 6:32 AM by Raising Happiness raising_happiness

The Dumb Jock Myth

The race is not always to the swift, but to those who keep on running. —Author Unknown Like 44 percent of the population, I will make New Year’s Resolutions this year, and I’m starting to think about them already. As we celebrate Thanksgiving and Hanukah...

Published Tue, Dec 07 2010 10:43 PM by Raising Happiness raising_happiness

Podcast: Holiday Traditions that Raise Happiness

Less sleep, more spending, a packed schedule—not to mention drunk Uncle *** and 100 unaddressed holiday cards. No question about it, the holidays can be stressful. Rona and Christine discuss holiday traditions that make us happy rather than stressed....

Published Mon, Nov 29 2010 11:00 PM by Raising Happiness raising_happiness

Raising Happiness Through Foreclosure

A Bay Area family finds a silver lining in the tragedy of foreclosure by helping others and renewing family ties. Watch this short newscast. Follow Christine Carter on Twitter Join the Campaign for 100,000 Happier Parents by signing this simple pledge...

Published Sun, Nov 14 2010 12:11 PM by Raising Happiness raising_happiness

The Many Ways We Helped Each Other During COVID

When the pandemic first came to California and lockdowns were instituted, many of my neighbors set out to help each other. Some called elderly neighbors to be sure they were OK. Others collaborated with local restaurants to create a low-cost food delivery...

Published Mon, Feb 14 2022 4:28 AM by Greater Good Articles

How Your Relationship Can Expand Your Sense of Self

It’s common to want to become a better version of yourself. Much like the desires to eat, drink, and avoid harm, human beings also experience a fundamental need to learn, grow, and improve—what psychologists call self-expansion. Consider your favorite...

Published Fri, Feb 11 2022 4:35 AM by Greater Good Articles

Book Bans and Controversy in the Classroom? Sex Ed Teachers Have Been Here Before

I’m a sex education teacher, and I am worried. I’ve been watching the wave of book bans and legislation restricting what teachers can say in class roll out across the country—and I’m worried that we’re starting to treat other subject areas the way we...

Published Thu, Feb 10 2022 6:54 AM by Greater Good Articles

How Climate Messaging Can Backfire—And How to Improve It

Many Americans misjudge which personal behaviors have the biggest impact on carbon emissions, researchers have found. But efforts to improve climate literacy that focus too narrowly on individual actions may inadvertently dampen public support for collective...

Published Fri, Jun 27 2025 5:20 AM by Greater Good Articles

How Parents Influence Their Children’s Goals

Goals are important for kids and adults alike because they’re motivational. If we know where we want to go, we can find a path. But not all goals have the same impact on our emotional health. Intrinsic goals are distinct from extrinsic goals in that they...

Published Mon, Mar 31 2025 8:48 AM by Greater Good Articles

Podcast: How to Yell Less During the Holidays

Correction: The podcast announcement that posted yesterday was for next week. This week’s podcast’s description is below. It’s true: like it or not, the holidays are here. Even if the holidays are for the most part a joyful time, they can still increase...

Published Tue, Nov 30 2010 10:41 AM by Raising Happiness raising_happiness

Gratitude Journal: For the Family Who Supports Us

Thank goodness for helpful big sisters! Got Gratitude? Want to share it with others? Welcome to our community gratitude journal, open to all who’d like to express their thanks or share a happy thought. Here’s how it works: every week we post a photo submitted...

Published Thu, Dec 02 2010 8:58 PM by Raising Happiness raising_happiness

Gratitude Journal: Thankful for the Laughter Our Children Bring

Got Gratitude? Want to share it with others? Welcome to our community gratitude journal, open to all who’d like to express their thanks or share a happy thought. I’m thankful for the air that I breathe… and the love in my heart Sarah I am grateful for...

Published Thu, Jan 13 2011 10:36 PM by Raising Happiness raising_happiness

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