THIS WEEK ON GREATER GOOD
April 6, 2016
By Kira M. Newman
Patience is essential to daily life--and might be key to a happy one. Here are four reasons why it's so important, and three ways to cultivate it.  Read More >

By Christine Carter
Now is the moment to take back your time, attention, and energy from the email machine.  Read More >
By Adam Hoffman
New research suggests that mindfulness helps college students bounce back from poor performance and self-criticism.  Read More >
By Vicki Zakrzewski
New research suggests we need to take account of how diverse groups of students view and apply SEL skills.  Read More >
Fellowship Application Deadline Extended to April 12!
The GGSC is offering research fellowships to UC Berkeley graduate and undergraduate researchers whose work relates to our mission: investigating the roles that social connection, kindness, and community play in fostering meaningful lives and a more compassionate society. Help us spread the word to Cal students! Application extended to: April 12, 2016.  Read More >
Upcoming Events & Classes
Jeremy Adam Smith at Cal Day
DATE: April 18, 2016
LOCATION: Sibley Auditorium, UC Berkeley campus
TIME: 11 am-Noon

Greater Good editor Jeremy Adam Smith explains the science of happiness--minus the happy talk. Part of Cal Day, a public, day-long festival on the UC Berkeley campus. FREE!

A conversation between Lama Tsomo and Richard Davidson, Ph.D.
DATE: April 26, 2016
LOCATION: Brower Building, Berkeley, CA

Join Richard Davidson, Ph.D., one of the leading neuroscientists in the new field of contemplative science, and Lama Tsomo as they discuss the Lama's new book, Why Is the Dalai Lama Always Smiling?, and explore how meditation helps us experience greater meaning, connection, and happiness in life.

A day of cutting-edge research and 
awe-inspiring performances
DATE: June 4, 2016
LOCATION: UC Berkeley campus

At this day-long event, the leading scientific experts on awe--including the GGSC's Dacher Keltner--will reveal how it can improve our mental, physical, and social well-being. Talks by inspiring educators, researchers, and artists will identify ways to nurture more awe in everyday life. Presentations and performances by musician Wu Man, former US poet laureate Robert Hass, Jason Silva of National Geographic's Brain Games, and many others.
 
Attend in-person or via live webcast. 5 CE credit hours available.  Register >
Greater Good in Action: Practice of the Week
We can maximize the benefits of the good things around us by consciously savoring them rather than letting them pass us by. This exercise from our Greater Good in Action platform offers one basic way to start savoring the bounty of goodness around us: paying careful attention to the sights, smells, and sounds we often neglect. Learn More >

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The Science of Happiness: Now Self-Paced
Start Our Popular Online Course Anytime Through May
Boost your happiness and well-being in 2016!

The new session of the GGSC's groundbreaking Science of Happiness online course has launched, but it's not too late to join 
the more than 300,000 students who've already experienced it.

The free self-paced course features a mix of videos, readings, and practical exercises to nurture your happiness and help you track your progress along the way. Sign up now and complete the course anytime before the end of May!