THIS WEEK ON GREATER GOOD
August 24, 2016
Bad behavior is often a sign that children are stressed--and punishment isn't the best solution.  Read More >
When your favorite mindfulness app says it's based in science, check twice. Few actually are.  Read More >
According to a recent study, training teens in a "growth mindset" can reduce their stress and improve their grades.  Read More >
According to a new study, people are more sensitive to pain when they feel a sense of injustice.  Read More >
Lani Shiota argues that awe is a fundamental part of being human--making our bodies and minds more receptive to new information, new experiences, and life's deeper meaning.  Watch Video >
Also on Greater Good
Cast Your Vote for the GGSC!
Want to see Greater Good represented at SXSW, one of the world's premier creative conferences? 

Cast your vote for "Role Models in Capes: Superheroes + Social Impact," a proposed panel discussion where GGSC editor Jeremy Adam Smith and others will discuss how superhero media can have a positive impact on teens.
The Science of Happiness: Next Session Starts Sept. 6
LAUNCHES: Sept. 6-Nov. 15, 2016
LOCATION: Online 

Join the GGSC for one of the most uplifting online classes ever--98% of our previous students highly recommend it! Course instructors Dacher Keltner and Emiliana Simon-Thomas will help you discover practical strategies for boosting your levels of happiness and well-being.

Interested in taking the course as a team? We now offer a facilitator's guide to help you organize in-person meetings to coincide with the run of the course.
Greater Good in Action: Practice of the Week

After we've hurt someone, it's hard to find the right words--but "sorry" isn't always enough. This exercise from Greater Good in Action explains what good apologies have in common. Follow its instructions to help you repair a damaged relationship.  Try It >
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