How witnessing acts of kindness benefit our brains
It turns out there's a term for the warm, uplifting high we get from witnessing kindness: moral elevation, according to UC Berkeley’s Greater Good Science Center.
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Upstream Reciprocity: How Gratitude Can Improve Your Organization’s Teamwork And Culture
We are all generally aware of the benefits of gratitude—which include a more positive outlook on life, and even physical benefits such as a reduction in the symptoms of stress. Especially as we approach the Thanksgiving holiday, we make a mental note to be more grateful.
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10 Podcasts That Will Help You Master Mindfulness and Feel More Present
Let's be real — we all want to lead happier lives. Co-produced by PRI and UC Berkeley's Greater Good Science Center, The Science of Happiness could help you along the way. Hosted by professor Dacher Keltner, the series offers research-backed methods that will help you become more…
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Focusing on the greater good — and personal happiness
What does “living well” really mean? It’s a big question, and one tackled daily by experts at the Greater Good Science Center (GGSC).
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Are You Psychologically Farsighted—And Why It Matters
One of the great puzzles that psychologists face when facilitating change is that people can be very aware of the need to change at one point in time only to lose that focus a short while later.
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Purpose, Passion, and Engagement in the Workplace, with Emiliana Simon-Thomas, Ph.D.
Emiliana Simon-Thomas, Ph.D., the Science Director at UC Berkeley’s Greater Good Science Center and a leading expert on the neuroscience and psychology of compassion, kindness, gratitude, and other “pro-social” skills, and Wisdom Labs’ Chief Science Officer, Parneet Pal discuss…
