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
Dec 8, 2025 · 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 …
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— …
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 …
How Does Retirement Affect Our Health and Happiness?
Jul 30, 2025 · A review of research investigated how mental health and physical activity change in retirees around the world.
World Happiness Report Highlights the Importance of…
Mar 20, 2025 · The happiest and helpiest countries In addition to the overall rankings, this year’s World Happiness Report also ranked countries in six other categories related to kindness and generosity. …
Happiness Break: How to Awaken Joy, with Spring Washam
Jul 24, 2025 · Happiness Break: How to Awaken Joy, with Spring Washam July 24, 2025 | 10:07 Cultivate more joy in your life with this practice led by meditation teacher and author Spring Washam.
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, …
Podcast | Greater Good
Learn research-based practices to develop more compassion, resilience to stress, and moments of joy and inspiration. A happiness break in your day. All Episodes
What Role Does Pleasure Play in Happiness? - Greater Good
Jan 27, 2025 · Happiness is multifaceted, and we should be wary of discounting pleasure and enjoyment as shallow or self-indulgent.