Happiness Definition | What Is Happiness - Greater Good
Dec 17, 2012 · Coming up with a formal definition of happiness can be tricky. After all, shouldn’t we just know it when we feel it? In fact, we often use the term to describe a range of positive …
Happiness | Greater Good
Jan 13, 2026 · Coming up with a formal definition of happiness can be tricky. After all, shouldn’t we just know it when we feel it? In fact, we often use the term to describe a range of positive …
Five Science-Backed Strategies for More Happiness - Greater Good
Mar 16, 2016 · Fortunately, research suggests that happiness is something we can cultivate with practice. The Greater Good Science Center has collected many happiness practices on our website …
Your Happiness Calendar for August 2025 - Greater Good
Aug 1, 2025 · This month, explore how giving back can spark joy and nourish your spirit with daily tips from Greater Good Science Center. When gratitude feels distant, gently notice what’s here now— …
Your Happiness Calendar for February 2026 - Greater Good
Jan 30, 2026 · As we turn to 2026, researcher Stephen Post explores ways to invest in each other’s well-being. In this video from our Bridging Differences for Parents and Teens series, learn to foster …
Your Happiness Calendar for January 2026 - Greater Good
Jan 1, 2026 · Research suggests that having a good friend at work can make things better for everyone. In this video from our Bridging Differences for Parents and Teens series, learn how exploring the …
Six Ways Happiness Is Good for Your Health
Jul 28, 2015 · 1. Happiness protects your heart Love and happiness may not actually originate in the heart, but they are good for it. For example, a 2005 paper found that happiness predicts lower heart …
Your Happiness Calendar for December 2025 - Greater Good
Dec 1, 2025 · This month, seek out joy together. Kira M. Newman Kira M. Newman is the managing editor of Greater Good. Her work has been published in outlets including the Washington Post, …
Greater Good: The Science of a Meaningful Life
Based at UC Berkeley, Greater Good reports on groundbreaking research into the roots of compassion, happiness, and altruism.
Happiness Break: A Meditation for When You Feel Uneasy
Aug 21, 2025 · Happiness Break: A Meditation for When You Feel Uneasy August 21, 2025 | 8:11 In this guided meditation with poet and teacher Henry Shukman, learn how allowing discomfort, rather than …