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Does Forgiving Really Mean Forgetting?

“Forgive and forget.” This is familiar advice given for anyone who’s been wronged by someone else. It suggests that forgiving will help you forget the harm that’s been done to you, allowing you to heal and move on. But, as new research suggests, forgiveness...

Published Mon, Jun 23 2025 7:48 AM by Greater Good Articles

Can Social Activity Be a Form of Medicine?

As a hospital-based physician, I almost always treat people with serious chronic health conditions. As a consequence of these conditions, they lose not just energy but also connection to much of what makes them feel alive. Such was the case with Mr. T...

Published Wed, Jan 15 2025 7:43 AM by Greater Good Articles

How an Altruistic Doctor Could Help You Stay Healthy

“Altruistic” doctors who prioritize patient care over income and profit achieve dramatically better health outcomes with older patients, a finding that has powerful implications for U.S. health care systems and policies, according to a new study coauthored...

Published Tue, Oct 22 2024 4:31 AM by Greater Good Articles

What Happened When I Taught Gratitude Practices to Nurses

I learned about the practice of gratitude when I was in recovery from an eating disorder. In my mid-20s, I was broadsided by anorexia and bulimia. Part of my recovery process was to keep a gratitude journal for a month. I was assigned to find three things...

Published Fri, Feb 04 2022 4:22 AM by Greater Good Articles

The Emotional Life of Animals—And What It Means for Us

The question of what non-human animals experience is front and center in the zeitgeist. The acclaimed book An Immense World, by science journalist Ed Yong, delves into the remarkable sensory capacities and perceptions of other creatures. When Animals...

Published Wed, Mar 01 2023 6:41 AM by Greater Good Articles

Welcome to the New Greater Good

We’re thrilled to welcome you to the new Greater Good! For nearly a decade, the Greater Good Science Center and our Greater Good magazine have been at the cutting edge of the science of compassion, happiness, and altruism—the science of a meaningful life...

Published Mon, May 03 2010 1:58 PM by Raising Happiness

Optimism and college retention

Happiness Matters: Pressured to Succeed (repost)

If you have heard any of my posts 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...

Published Tue, Oct 19 2010 1:24 PM by Raising Happiness raising_happiness

Hurry Up Already

A transcript of me getting the kids into the car after camp today: Okay, let’s go! Hurry up, people, let’s get in the car. Come on, sweets—could we move a little faster here? Come ON. Come on come on come on come on. Let’s go! Seriously. When I...

Published Mon, Aug 23 2010 6:10 PM by Raising Happiness raising_happiness

August 2010 Newsletter: To TV or Not to TV

Dear readers, As I write this, I am waiting for the cable guy (or cable person, as the case may be). I haven’t had regular Internet access since June 17th, not that I’m counting. So the cable person is coming to install a landline (no mobile phone service...

Published Tue, Aug 17 2010 8:07 AM by Raising Happiness raising_happiness

Podcast: Unrealistic Expectations—Not a Happiness Habit

Parenting experts often encourage us to set high expectations for ourselves and our kids to promote achievement. Rona and Christine discuss whether or not these expectations make us happy. Please check out my podcast with Rona Renner either here on the...

Published Sun, Mar 06 2011 11:00 PM by Raising Happiness raising_happiness

Brene Brown: In Support of an Ordinary Childhood

Vulnerability is the birthplace of joy, love, belonging, creativity, and faith. —Brene Brown Last week, a friend told me that she thinks her kids will probably have a hard time getting into an independent high school in their area because they “aren’t...

Published Wed, Mar 09 2011 7:00 AM by Raising Happiness raising_happiness

What To Do When You Are Unhappy

“What do you do when you feel sad?” people often ask me. (Some even ask, “Do you ever get sad?”) Yes, OF COURSE my kids and I both feel sadness, anger, anxiety—sometimes downright misery—just like everyone else. Leading a joyful life does NOT mean always...

Published Wed, Apr 06 2011 12:00 AM by Raising Happiness raising_happiness

Gratitude Journal: Celebrating Birthdays and Families

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. Happy Birthday to my special brother. Thanks for always standing behind me. Celebrate 70 Great Years. your...

Published Fri, Jun 10 2011 9:30 AM by Raising Happiness raising_happiness

Podcast: Talking to Kids about Stress

Rona and Christine talk about the scary statistics about kids’ stress—and ways to help kids cope. Please check out my podcast with Rona Renner either here on the Greater Good website, or here on iTunes. Happy listening! Join the Campaign for 100,000 Happier...

Published Mon, Jun 13 2011 12:00 AM by Raising Happiness raising_happiness

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