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How Many Emotions Can Music Make You Feel?

The “Star-Spangled Banner” stirs pride. Ed Sheeran’s “The Shape of You” sparks joy. And “ooh là là!” best sums up the seductive power of George Michael’s “Careless Whispers.” UC Berkeley researchers have surveyed more than 2,500 people in the United States...

Published Fri, Jan 17 2020 6:14 AM by Greater Good Articles

Dear Christine: How Can Divorced Parents Get on the Same Page During COVID-19?

Dear Christine, I’m a divorced dad who remarried, with a son and a stepdaughter. When shelter-in-place hit and school was canceled, everything changed. We all started working at home—or not working at all. Though we have successfully established a new...

Published Tue, Mar 31 2020 5:05 AM by Greater Good Articles

It’s Hard to Be an Empathy Scientist Today

Jamil Zaki’s parents began splitting up when he was eight years old. As they grew apart, he started to feel like he was going to have to pick a side. His Peruvian mother had one set priorities, values, and fears, and then he’d head over to his Pakistani...

Published Fri, Jun 26 2020 4:03 AM by Greater Good Articles

How to Make Birthdays Meaningful During a Pandemic

Birthdays are kind of a big deal in my house. Usually we celebrate by having a bunch of friends over, sharing great food and wine, and carousing into the wee hours. But when the birthday of my husband, Don, rolled around this year, we were in lockdown...

Published Wed, Aug 12 2020 3:33 AM by Greater Good Articles

How a Body Scan Can Help With Strong Emotions

We are living through a time of uncertainty, a sky-high pile of question marks. It has become increasingly difficult to make plans because the state of our world today is so volatile due to the coronavirus pandemic. Some people are adapting to their homes...

Published Mon, Aug 10 2020 7:13 AM by Greater Good Articles

Is Psychological Research Racially Biased?

Race plays a critical role in shaping how people experience the world around them, so one would expect a rich body of literature published in mainstream psychological journals to examine its effects on people’s thoughts, feelings, and behavior. However...

Published Fri, Aug 07 2020 5:04 AM by Greater Good Articles

Seven Ways to Cope with Uncertainty

Living with so much uncertainty is hard. Human beings crave information about the future in the same way we crave food, sex, and other primary rewards. Our brains perceive ambiguity as a threat, and they try to protect us by diminishing our ability to...

Published Mon, Jul 27 2020 7:25 AM by Greater Good Articles

How to Protect Your Well-Being at Work During a Crisis

Daily life has changed drastically for people across the globe, including in our work lives. Many of us are now working remotely for the first time, not able to work at all, or working long hours in hazardous conditions. At the same time, we’re facing...

Published Mon, Apr 20 2020 3:58 AM by Greater Good Articles

A Better Way to Develop Your Child’s Confidence

A middle school girl I worked with finally found the courage to tell me her deepest fear. Her body was so tense, it was practically vibrating. “What if I grow up to be ordinary?” she said. The fear this child expressed—that she may not be that special...

Published Fri, May 17 2019 5:21 AM by Greater Good Articles

Is Marriage Really Bad for Women’s Happiness?

“If you’re a man, you should probably get married,” says behavioral scientist Paul Dolan. “If you’re a woman, don’t bother.” Dolan is a professor at the London School of Economics. In his new book, Happy Ever After: Escaping the Myth of the Perfect Life...

Published Mon, Jun 17 2019 5:09 AM by Greater Good Articles

How Your Relationships Can Bring Out the Best in You

Every week, my wife and I have a meeting where we talk about what is going well in our family, but also what we could be doing better. She knows when I am giving less than my best, and she calls me out on it—which isn’t always easy to hear. But I know...

Published Tue, Jul 30 2019 5:33 AM by Greater Good Articles

How to Raise Boys Who Are in Touch With Their Feelings

After college, psychologist Michael Reichert worked as a counselor at family court, helping make recommendations for the many teenage boys caught up in delinquent acts like stealing, fighting, and running away from home. When reading through police and...

Published Fri, Sep 06 2019 4:29 AM by Greater Good Articles

Dear Christine: My Son Went Off to College and I Want to Cry

Dear Christine, My oldest child is off to college. In the last few weeks, relatives have been offering him their sage “how to succeed in college” advice. Friends keep sending me an article from the New York Times offering advice to college freshmen: Read...

Published Tue, Aug 27 2019 6:55 AM by Greater Good Articles

How to Fight Racism Through Inner Work

Mindfulness meditation may hold the key to grappling with interpersonal racism, says Rhonda Magee, because it helps people tolerate the discomfort that comes with deeper discussions about race. And it can help cultivate a sense of belonging and community...

Published Wed, Sep 25 2019 4:11 AM by Greater Good Articles

Podcast: Is Your Spouse Right for You?

Rona and I discuss the hard work of BEING the right partner, rather than always trying to FIND the right partner. Please check out my podcast with Rona Renner either here on the Greater Good website, or here on iTunes. Happy listening! Become a fan of...

Published Thu, Mar 01 2012 12:09 AM by Raising Happiness

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