Explore the best Greater Good articles of 2025 that highlight research, insight, and well-being. 📖

The best books for educators in 2025 bring wisdom, creativity, and meaningful ideas to the profession. ✨

Thanks to @greatergoodedu.bsky.social for naming Who Pays for Diversity?among their favorite books of the year! #booksky Excited to check out all the books on the list. We need work that “fosters a thriving, resilient, and compassionate society.” www.ucpress.edu/books/who-pa...

Not only did I get to publish my first developmental study this year, but also it was recently featured in GGSC's "Top 10 Insights from the 'Science of a Meaningful Life' in 2025" feature! Links to the feature and manuscript are below!

Research shows that human touch supports connection, stress relief, and emotional well-being. 🤲

Check out the top science of happiness podcast episodes of 2025 for insight and inspiration.🎙️

Explore how students are using simple mindful breathing practices to navigate stress, stay grounded, and support their classmates. Learn more by listening to our latest podcast episode!

Research suggests that emotional awareness and healthy coping skills support better parenting.💡

Understanding why we help others reveals the balance between emotion, values, and rational thought.💡

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Research shows that generosity can come from the heart as much as from careful decision making. ❤️

Through a gentle ancestral meditation, discover how grounding in your roots can open the door to healing, meaning, and a deeper sense of belonging. Learn more by listening to our latest podcast episode!

Brief acts of love and compassion toward strangers can leave a lasting impact on both giver and receiver. ❤️

Add meaning to your holidays with eight films that inspire compassion, connection, and joy. 🎬

These favorite books of 2025 offer meaningful stories and ideas to enrich your mind and heart 💡

Will you be at the 36th Annual Art and Science of Health Promotion Conference? Join our staff, Kia Afcari, Director of Greater Good Workplaces, and Emiliana Simon-Thomas, Science Director, who will be presenting. We hope to see you there! wellnessalliance.org... #ASHPC #WellnessAlliance

Exploring the line between education and indoctrination helps us understand when teaching becomes persuasion 🎓

UC Berkeley students: Build resilience in the face of climate change! This course helps manage eco-anxiety, boost stress resilience, and take meaningful climate action. Taught by top professors and mindfulness experts with talks, small-group sessions, and hands-on projects. www.climateresilienc...

Self-compassion reduces our feelings of shame and self-doubt. We explore a practice to help quiet our inner critic with kindness. Learn more by listening to our latest podcast episode!

Understanding the long-term harm of moral-driven violence can help prevent future trauma 🌪️

Healing from value conflicts requires understanding what happened and choosing to act differently next time 🧠

Rebuilding trust and connection can help adult children and parents bridge distance and find healing 💙

Reflecting on what didn’t happen can boost gratitude and deepen your appreciation for life 🌱

When gratitude feels distant, gently notice what’s here now— creating space for both heaviness and small moments of appreciation.

Wrap up the year with daily reminders to pause, appreciate, and smile 💫

Educators can use December to reflect, recharge, and build joy in and out of the classroom 🎄

We’re hiring! 🌟 The Greater Good Science Center at UC Berkeley is looking for its first Deputy Director to help lead our next phase of growth and impact. If you’re a mission-driven leader ready to make a difference, apply by tomorrow, November 26. 🔗 Learn more: ggsc.berkeley.edu/wh...

Supporting teen emotional health means learning to notice, name, and accept what they feel 💡

Exciting news! 🌿 The GGSC at UC Berkeley is looking for its inaugural Deputy Director—a leadership role advancing the science of well-being and compassion. Apply by November 26: ggsc.berkeley.edu/wh...

Understanding identity helps young people build confidence, resilience, and belonging 🌱

Doing good for others benefits our own minds and bodies, as well. We explore the science of kindness. Learn more by listening to our latest podcast episode!

Navigate holiday stress, strengthen gratitude, and build meaningful traditions with these research-based resources 🎁

Studies show that warm, supportive bonds can buffer stress and promote healthier outcomes 🌱

Caring relationships and self-kindness can play a meaningful role in protecting your health ❤️

Research-based empathy practices can connect people across the urban-rural divide 🤝

Join our team! 💛 The Greater Good Science Center at UC Berkeley is hiring its first Deputy Director to help shape strategy, strengthen systems, and grow our impact. Apply by November 26 → ggsc.berkeley.edu/wh...

Research shows that even very young children can act with remarkable courage in crisis situations 🌱

Explore a gentle practice for releasing resentment and finding freedom through forgiveness. Learn more by listening to our latest podcast episode, linked below!

Learning to sit with uncertainty can lead to deeper purpose and insight 💡

Why Kind Leaders Win — Join UC Berkeley Chancellor Rich Lyons, changemaking CEOs, and top scientists for a conversation on how kindness in leadership drives well-being and success. Learn more & register: bit.ly/kindleaderswin @berkeleyhaas.bsky.social @chancellorlyons.bsky.social

A veteran’s story of healing reveals how a trusted friend made the difference in recovery 🌿

Explore evidence-based guidance for raising babies and toddlers with confidence and compassion 👶

Oxytocin supports trust and bonding, helping us form and maintain meaningful friendships 🧠

We’re hiring! 🌟 The Greater Good Science Center at UC Berkeley is seeking its first Deputy Director to help lead our next phase of growth and impact. If you’re a mission-driven leader ready to make a difference, apply by November 26. 🔗 Learn more: ggsc.berkeley.edu/wh...

Why Kind Leaders Win — Join UC Berkeley Chancellor Rich Lyons, changemaking CEOs, and top scientists for a conversation on how kindness in leadership drives well-being and success. Learn more & register: bit.ly/kindleaderswin @berkeleyhaas.bsky.social @chancellorlyons.bsky.social

Discover how forgiveness reshapes the brain, eases the body, and helps us move forward with greater compassion and freedom. Learn more by listening to our latest podcast episode!

From morning rituals to real talk with coworkers, we can choose to make work a source of joy and resilience 🌼

Artificial intelligence reminds us that love is about meaning, emotion, and genuine connection 🌌

Strong relationships do more than lift our spirits; they actually tune our brains for connection and well-being 🧠

A November guide for educators to bring more well-being and positivity into each school day 🌱