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A controversial essay in The New York Times argued recently that solitude and privacy are better for creativity.
But research on "group flow" suggests oth erwise. As Keith Sawyer argues in his new Greater Good article, great creativity almost always springs from collaboration, conversation, and social networks.
So how can we help teams get into "flow," where they're totally absorbed in their work? Read Sawyer's article to learn the 10 keys to creative and effective groups.
Also this month on Greater Good, you'll find:And much more--read on below!
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How Childcare Can Enrich Your Life
| |  Many families wonder whether childcare is good for kids. But research suggests that it can be very good for moms.
In "How Childcare Boosts Social Capital," Meera Sethi explores how moms reap social, psychological, and even financial rewards from their connections to childcare centers. |
Upcoming Event: A Day of Self-Compassion
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The Science of a Meaningful Life: Self-Compassion and Emotional Resilience
When: Friday, March 23, 2012
Where: International House, UC Berkeley campus
Or attend online via Live Webcast
*Attendees can receive 6 CE units*
 This day-long seminar will offer strategies for cultivating self-compassion and reducing stress in yourself and others. It will be led by Dr. Kristin Neff, a pioneer in the study of self-compassion. Drawing on a decade of her trailblazing research, Dr. Neff will provide simple tools for giving yourself and others the support you need whenever you suffer, fail, or feel inadequate. Can't join us in person? No problem! Via Live Webcast, you can easily tune into this event from anywhere with a hard-wired Internet connection. Learn more and register today! Part of the Greater Good Science Center's "Science of a Meaningful Life" seminar series. Discounts are available to GGSC members. |
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Apply for a Gratitude Research Grant!
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 As part of a $3 million research initiative, the GGSC is awarding grants of up to $500,000 for projects on the science of gratitude.
Researchers interested in applying must submit a three-page, single-spaced Letter of Intent (LOI) by February 15, 2012. Click here to read the full Request for Proposals (RFP), including background, eligibility, and application instructions.
Part of the GGSC's "Expanding the Science and Practice of Gratitude" project, funded by the John Templeton Foundation.
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GGSC In the News
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Our work attracted a lot of high-profile media coverage over the past month, including:
- A front-page article in the San Francisco Chronicle highlighting the GGSC's tips for happiness.
- A segment on Fox News debating a study by GGSC fellow Jennifer Stellar, which found that wealthier people show less compassion and empathy.
- A public radio interview with GGSC fellow Eve Ekman about empathy fatigue.
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Announcements from Our Friends
| | We're delighted to announce several upcoming events sponsored by friends of the GGSC.
 February 17: Jon Kabat-Zinn will give a public talk at UC Berkeley's Zellerbach Hall to benefit the organization Mindful Schools. His talk will explore "The Role of Mindfulness in Education"--the first time he has devoted a full talk to this topic.
March 9-11: The Institute of Noetic Science's inaugural Noetic Film Experience in Petaluma, CA, will celebrate the power of film while sharing transformative experiences via panels, receptions, and Q&As with filmmakers and scientists. Early registration discount ends February 13.
 March 24: The San Francisco conference Being Human 2012 will explore how we make sense of the world and relate to others and ourselves. It will feature scientific pioneers like David Eagleman, Paul Ekman, and Richard Davidson.
July 16-August 20: The five-week Cultivating Emotional Balance Teacher Training (CEBTT), co-taught by Alan Wallace and GGSC fellow Eve Ekman, will teach psychological theories and practices that promote emotional balance. The program, held in Phuket, Thailand, is now accepting applications, but space is limited--register soon. |
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