THIS WEEK ON GREATER GOOD
May 4, 2016
By Diana Divecha
How your mind, body, and life will change with the arrival of a baby.

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By Christine Carter
A mother and happiness expert considers why she feels resentful on Mother's Day.  Read More >
Teacher Appreciation Week is here, not a moment too soon. How can parents and students help teachers to see their own strengths? Show appreciation for your favorite teacher at GreatSchools!  Read More >
A new report finds that the presidential election is having a negative impact on students. What can educators do?  Read More >
By Kira M. Newman
A Q&A with Charles Duhigg about his new book, Smarter Faster Better.  Read More >
Upcoming Events & Classes
Summer Institute for Educators
*LIMITED SPOTS AVAILABLE FOR SESSIONS 1 & 2*
DATE: June 26-July 1, 2016 OR July 15-20, 2016
LOCATION: Clark Kerr Campus, UC Berkeley

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

At this day-long event, leading scientific experts on awe--including the GGSC's Dacher Keltner--will reveal how it can improve our mental, physical, and social well-being. Includes presentations and performances by folk musician Melanie DeMore, astronomer Alex Filippenko, Jason Silva of National Geographic's Brain Games, and experts from NASA, The Exploratorium, Pacific School of Religion, The Sierra Club, and more.
 
Attend in-person or via live webcast. 5 CE credit hours available.  Register >
Monday Night Philosophy in San Francisco
DATE: June 13, 2016
LOCATION: The Commonwealth Club, San Francisco

GGSC Director Dacher Keltner discusses his latest research on power, status, and inequality and his new book, which shows how true power comes from compassion and selflessness rather than ruthless ambition.  Register >
Greater Good in Action: Practice of the Week
One way to increase happiness is to do more of the things that make us happy. But when life gets busy, we don't always remember to make time for that. This exercise from our Greater Good in Action platform prompts you to engage in a variety of happy activities and reflect on how they make you feel. Learn More >

The Science of Happiness: Self-Paced 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. 


Special Offer from Our Friends at Mindful
Bring greater focus, confidence, and happiness into your life with Mindful as your guide. Subscribe today and a portion of your subscription payment will support the GGSC.  Learn More >