Focus
The Benefits of Being a Patient Person
Research shows that a patient person can support our mental health, strengthen our connection with others, and even help us reach our goals.
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Kira M. Newman is an editor and web producer at the Greater Good Science Center. Offline, she is the creator of CaféHappy, a Toronto-based meetup that gathers monthly to discuss how to be happier. A former tech journalist, Kira has been published in outlets including Social Media Monthly and Tech.co. She spent four years traveling around the world and loves speaking French, swing dancing, and exploring local cafes. Follow her on Twitter!
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Calm
How Self-Compassion Can Make Us More Resilient When We Make Mistakes
A recent study showed that we feel more self-compassion when we see that other people are imperfect, too.
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Anxiety
An Outpouring of Kindness Amid the COVID-19 Outbreak
People around the world are caring for each other in the face of a pandemic. Here are eight acts of goodness that are sparking joy and spreading kindness.
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Calm
How a Lack of Gratitude Kills Relationships
A new study suggests that couples who express gratitude are more satisfied with their relationship.
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Anxiety
What Is the Best Diet for Mental Health?
New research is exploring the connection between the foods we eat and our feelings of depression, anxiety, and happiness.
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Calm
Three Emerging Pathways to Happiness
New research adds depth and complexity to our understanding of the major keys to living a happy and flourishing life.
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Calm
Take Back Your Time
Feeling time-crunched often has less to do with hours in the day than it does our own psychology. Here’s how to slow down and find time.
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Calm
The Top 10 Insights from the “Science of a Meaningful Life” in 2018
The most provocative and influential research findings published during this past year.
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