How do we learn to truly communicate with people who are deeply different than us? In this episode of The Science of Happiness, we follow students and educators practicing the skills of empathy and courageous listening in classrooms and on the road. 🎧 bit.ly/43OAbJx

Our monthly Happiness Calendar is a day-by-day guide to well-being. This month, we hope it helps you slow down and connect. Download the clickable calendar here: greatergood.berkeley.edu/article/item...

"Ultimately, none of us know what the future holds. We are building it in the present, every day. With these idealistic, creative, community minded young people joining the ranks of changemakers, I feel optimistic for the first time in a while." greatergood.berkeley.edu/article/item... #edusky

What if you could fall in love, or forge deep connections, in just 45 minutes? Try these 36 questions with your partner to see if you can strengthen your connection. greatergood.berkeley.edu/podcasts/ite...

When it comes to navigating work and family, it may be more helpful to begin with a different question: What gives my life a sense of purpose? greatergood.berkeley.edu/article/item...

Becoming a better listener starts with one simple question: What am I listening for right now? Discover practical strategies to sharpen your listening and strengthen every conversation: greatergood.berkeley.edu/article/item...

How strong is your sense of purpose? To find out—and discover steps for strengthening it—take this quiz, which is primarily based on the Claremont Purpose Scale developed by psychologists Kendall Bronk, Brian Riches, and Susan Mangan. greatergood.berkeley.edu/quizzes/take...

Radical unlearning is a very different kind of tool than the dominant narrative of: We should talk to each other across the aisle. @lewispants.bsky.social reminds us that it’s also an empowering tool. @greatergoodmag.bsky.social

Psychologist DACHER KELTNER joins 5AM StoryTalk to dive deep into the biological necessity of awe, how screens and hyper-individualism can handicap how we find it & why contemporary Hollywood trends in storytelling — and the decline of communal moviegoing — have deprived us of vital routes to awe.

So proud to have our work in @greatergoodmag.bsky.social magazine! I talk about our latest research on stress & what parents can do to mitigate its effects on themselves & their kids greatergood.berkeley.edu/article/item... Let's invest in parent & child wellbeing! @alliesullivan.bsky.social

What We Get Wrong About Teaching Kids to Apologize and Forgive Too often, parents and teachers try to force kids to apologize and forgive. But research suggests there’s a better way that will make a deeper, more lasting impact. greatergood.berkeley.edu/article/item...

Just in time for Mother's Day, here's a list of TV series that highlight the best in motherhood. Photo: Stills from popular TV shows including Bridgerton, Bluey, Hacks, Heartstopper, Reasonable Doubt, and more greatergood.berkeley.edu/article/item...

Happy May! This month's free Happiness & Forgiveness Calendar is here — your day-by-day guide to letting go and healing. 🌸 What are you looking forward to this month? Download below: greatergood.berkeley.edu/article/item...

Happy May! This month's free Happiness & Forgiveness Calendar is here — your day-by-day guide to letting go and healing. 🌸 What are you looking forward to this month? Download below: greatergood.berkeley.edu/article/item...

If AI is to be aligned with human flourishing, education must evolve alongside it—helping young people develop not only technical fluency but the wisdom to question, interpret, and responsibly shape the tools they inherit. greatergood.berkeley.edu/article/item... #edusky #academicsky

"Play is a necessary nutrient for us to survive well and not be toxic to one another." greatergood.berkeley.edu/article/item/can_adults_learn_to_be_playful_again

"I want [this book] to be a reminder that unlearning is really possible." A wonderful @greatergoodmag.bsky.social interview with @beaconpress.bsky.social author @lewispants.bsky.social about their book RADICAL UNLEARNING & how love can help open minds. greatergood.berkeley.edu/article/item...

Our relationship with nature isn't just good for the planet – it's good for us too. Sharing a few inspiring resources: 🎧 How to Do Good for the Environment (And Yourself) greatergood.berkeley.edu/podcasts/ite...

“Wow! Amazing! Incredible!” Join us May 13 for a virtual screening of Wowsabout, a new preschool special by Halle Stanford and Dorien Davies, plus a live Q&A on the science of awe with Dacher Keltner, Vicki Zakrzewski, and Maryam Abdullah. Free. Register: ggsc.berkeley.edu/what_we_do/e...

Missed it? Watch Inside the NBA: Creating Teams Where People Belong now. Watch here: www.youtube.com/live... #Belonging #TeamBuilding

The 36th Annual Art and Science of Health Promotion Conference is happening next week! Don’t miss presentations from GGSC’s Kia Afcari and Emiliana Simon-Thomas. We hope to see you there! Details at wellnessalliance.org... #ASHPC #WellnessAlliance

It’s time again for the Greater Goodies, honoring movies from the past year that exemplify human strengths and virtues. 🏆 greatergood.berkeley.edu/article/item...

Read about one project fostering forgiveness in prisons from our friends at @greatergoodmag.bsky.social greatergood.berkeley.edu/article/item...

Join pioneering social psychologist Claude M. Steele for a live conversation today with the GGSC's Jeremy Adam Smith about Dr. Steele's new book, Churn: The Tension That Divides Us and How to Overcome It. Today at 6 PM PT | Livestream. @cwclub.bsky.social www.commonwealthclub.org/events/2026-...

Applications now open for the Greater Good Science Center's 2026–2027 Fellowship! If you're a UC Berkeley student researching topics in social-behavioral sciences, learn more and apply here: ggsc.berkeley.edu/who_we_serve... #academicsky #edusky #berkeley @ucberkeleyofficial.bsky.social

The 36th Annual Art and Science of Health Promotion Conference is around the corner! Don’t miss presentations from our staff, Kia Afcari and Emiliana Simon-Thomas. Register or learn more at wellnessalliance.org... #ASHPC #WellnessAlliance

"The psychedelic renaissance has opened exciting possibilities for mental health treatment. But if the field is to mature, it may need to move beyond the assumption that transcendence is the secret ingredient." greatergood.berkeley.edu/article/item... via @us.theconversation.com

What does it take to foster belonging in one of the most competitive, high-pressure industries in the world: professional sports? Looking fwd to this discussion w/Dr. Kara Allen + Dr. Hooria Jazaieri. Free! Join live or watch the recording. #academicsky #edusky ggsc.berkeley.edu/what_we_do/e...

Thank you @greatergoodmag.bsky.social @geenadavisorg.bsky.social for having us join this podcast 🎧 We loved exchanging ideas on the science of love with you 🧬 @drjustingarcia.bsky.social greatergood.berkeley.edu/podcasts/ite...

The 36th Annual Art and Science of Health Promotion Conference is around the corner! Don’t miss presentations from our staff, Kia Afcari and Emiliana Simon-Thomas. Register or learn more at wellnessalliance.org... #ASHPC #WellnessAlliance

Sports fandom isn’t just entertainment. It’s one of our largest and most diverse shared rituals. This article explores how it helps connect people across political and social divides, no agreement required beyond the game. #SuperBowl greatergood.berkeley.edu/article/item...

What if love is more than romance? 💛 In Episode 1 of The Science of Love, Geena Davis explores the bonds that sustain us, from family to community. Listen now: greatergood.berkeley.edu/podcasts/ite... @geenadavisorg.bsky.social

What is #immigration enforcement doing to kids and families? And what can schools do to protect their students’ mental health and physical safety? greatergood.berkeley.edu/article/item... via @greatergoodmag.bsky.social #K12 #mentalhealth #education

What is immigration enforcement doing to kids and families? And what can schools do to protect their students’ mental health and physical safety? @nirvishah.bsky.social greatergood.berkeley.edu/article/item... #academicsky #edusky

As Queer Eye enters its final season, we look at how the show fosters empathy and connection across differences. “We don’t need to agree on everything to make something happen.” Read more: greatergood.berkeley.edu/article/item...

Our faculty director Dacher Keltner appears on The Oprah Podcast to discuss the science of awe. Drawing on his book Awe, they explore the Eight Wonders of Life and how everyday moments of wonder can improve health, deepen connection, and help heal divisions. youtu.be/R_WDak-l9b4?...

"If you feel grateful, don't forget to show it and don't be shy about it." The Benefits of Being a Grateful Person: www.youtube.com/watch?v=pZ6N...

Our monthly Happiness Calendar is a day-by-day guide to well-being. This month, we hope it helps you act from a place of love. 🤗 Download the free clickable calendar: greatergood.berkeley.edu/article/item...

How do I stay grounded and compassionate in the moment, recover afterward, and continue leading well without burning out? greatergood.berkeley.edu/article/item... #edusky

In this video, Legi takes a first step to help her teen Sam explore his answers to the question “Who am I?” Here's a set of questions caregivers and parents can ask teens to help them explore their sense of identity: ggie.berkeley.edu/practice/tak...

Discover what happens to our well-being when we respond to suffering with compassion, collective action, and why choosing to care can help us hold on to our shared humanity. Learn more by listening to our latest podcast episode!

What comes to mind when you think of self-love? Researcher & psychotherapist Kelly Ziemer, Ph.D. analyzed over 188,000 Instagram & Twitter posts to explore how the topic shows up online. Some popular misconceptions, plus what self-love can be: greatergood.berkeley.edu/article/item... #academicsky

📰Research we did in Singapore and US was featured in the Berkeley's Greater Good Magazine! #NUS #UCSB #wellbeing #selfcontrol

When you are unsure how you are feeling and what your needs might be, use HALT, taken from recovery communities, to extract what may be bothering you. First, pause; then ask yourself: am I Hungry? Angry? Lonely? Or Tired? greatergood.berkeley.edu/article/item...

What if people's thoughts and feelings aren’t as fixed as we think? Research on brain development shows that attitudes—including prejudiced ones—can change. In this new video, we help teens understand our potential to change. www.youtube.com/watch?v=cGtM... #edusky

“It’s not normal to engage across differences anymore, and that’s a shame… how are we to make progress on what matters to all of us if we are not sharing space?”

Studies show that when students experience empathy in the aftermath of harm—rather than being shamed or “othered”—they are more likely to take responsibility, repair relationships, and avoid future conflict. greatergood.berkeley.edu/article/item... #edusky #academicsky

We’re really proud of this episode. In moments when the world feels heavy, small acts of collective care, like pausing to breathe together, can keep us grounded and connected. 💛

A new book argues that reading fiction and non-fiction can promote relational, cognitive, and emotional qualities that would improve democratic dialogue. greatergood.berkeley.edu/article/item... #academicsky #edusky

We’re looking forward to the 36th Annual Art and Science of Health Promotion Conference coming up in March! Our very own Kia Afcari and Emiliana Simon-Thomas will be presenting on behalf of the Greater Good Science Center. Will you be joining us? http://www.healthpro... #ASHPC #WellnessAlliance