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Greater Good@GreaterGoodSC
15 Nov 2024
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A new "megastudy" tested 25 tools and practices that can help counter anti-democratic attitudes and partisan animosity in politics. greatergood.berkeley.edu/art…

Research-Tested Ways to Preserve Democracy

A new "megastudy" tested 25 tools and practices that can help counter anti-democratic attitudes and partisan animosity in politics.

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We explore Día de los Muertos as a ritual that nurtures community, imbues loss with meaning, and helps us process grief while also connecting through shared joy. greatergood.berkeley.edu/pod…

How Rituals Help Us Process Grief (The Science of Happiness)

We explore Día de los Muertos as a ritual that nurtures community, imbues loss with meaning, and helps us process grief while also connecting through shared joy.

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Teachers can find support in authentic communities with other teachers that inspire hope and courage. greatergood.berkeley.edu/art…

What Teachers Really Need to Thrive

Teachers can find support in authentic communities with other teachers that inspire hope and courage.

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Researchers and psychologists weigh in on why we deceive our romantic partners and how to be more honest and authentic. greatergood.berkeley.edu/art…

Can You Lie-Proof Your Relationship?

Researchers and psychologists weigh in on why we deceive our romantic partners and how to be more honest and authentic.

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According to new research, self-compassion may help people use more effective coping strategies and in turn feel better. greatergood.berkeley.edu/art…

How Self-Compassion Can Help You Deal With Stress

According to new research, self-compassion may help people use more effective coping strategies and in turn feel better.

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📣Calling all educators! We are thrilled to invite you to apply to join the Greater Good Educators Program this Winter/Spring 2025. Learn more about two new communities of practice beginning this January below and join us at bit.ly/greatergoodeducators (1/3)⬇️
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Explore the science of #empathy #humility #forgiveness and #hope to develop skills for bridging differences in schools in Bridging for Belonging: bit.ly/bridgingforbelonging (2/3) #edchat

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Explore the science of #grace #love and sense of #worth to create more inclusive, compassionate, empowering schools in (Re)Rooted to Others. Inspired by visionaries like James Baldwin, Toni Morrison, bell hooks. Learn more: bit.ly/graceloveworth (3/3) #education
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Families and educators can partner to support children in recognizing their strengths and building a positive sense of self. greatergood.berkeley.edu/art…

How Schools and Families Can Honor Students’ Identities

Families and educators can partner to support children in recognizing their strengths and building a positive sense of self.

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Misinformation may be inescapable—so we should focus on equipping children with tools to critically assess claims on the internet. greatergood.berkeley.edu/art…

How to Prepare Kids for Misinformation Online

Misinformation may be inescapable—so we should focus on equipping children with tools to critically assess claims on the internet.

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A new study shows how spontaneous, silly, group-based play can increase psychological safety in diverse work teams. greatergood.berkeley.edu/art…

Why Play at Work Can Inspire Employees to Take Risks

A new study shows how spontaneous, silly, group-based play can increase psychological safety in diverse work teams.

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thanks to @GreaterGoodSC for publishing my article on finding meaning and flourishing after religion greatergood.berkeley.edu/art…

Why People Quit Religion—and How They Find Meaning Again

Studies are investigating the process of leaving religion and what a flourishing life after religion looks like.

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Happy October! 🍁 Our monthly Happiness Calendar is a day-by-day guide to well-being. This month, we hope it helps you calm your busy mind. greatergood.berkeley.edu/art…

Your Happiness Calendar for October 2024

This month, calm your busy mind.

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Plus, our Happiness Calendar for Educators! 🏫 Find daily tips on how to bring more humble, open-minded learning to your school or classroom. greatergood.berkeley.edu/art…

Happiness Calendar for Educators for October 2024

This month, bring more humble and open-minded learning to your school or classroom.

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Fall is finally here! As the days and nights balance, here's your reminder to connect with the natural world and restore your equilibrium 🍂 What's your favourite way to spend time in nature? #AutumnEquinox #NewSeason #NatureLovers #WellnessTips
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One week from today! Learn how to improve relationships in schools and explore the science of #empathy in our next free Zoom session for educators. 🏫🤗ggie.berkeley.edu/event/pers… #education

Perspective Receiving versus Taking: The Science of Empathy

Free Community Meeting for Educators from UC Berkeley's Greater Good Science Center. Learn strategies to receive, honor, hold, and respect others' perspectives.

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What makes for a good life? Is it pleasure or enjoying the passage of time, as James Taylor once sang? Or is it more about living life with purpose and contributing to other people’s well-being? greatergood.berkeley.edu/art…

What If You Pursued What’s Interesting Instead of Happiness?

A new book explores why we should seek a “psychologically rich life” and how to do it.

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3 Sep 2024
A new survey asked young people directly about how they use social media and how it affects their mental health. Seven Insights From Teens About Social Media and Mental Health / @GreaterGoodSC buff.ly/46SYWFf
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Boundary-setting and self-compassion are vital practices to help protect your well-being and promote a positive school culture. @GreaterGoodSC @Lisa_Baylis How to Set Boundaries as an Overworked Educator greatergood.berkeley.edu/art…

How to Set Boundaries as an Overworked Educator

Boundary-setting and self-compassion are vital practices to help protect your well-being and promote a positive school culture.

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