Seven Ways to Find Your Purpose in Life - Greater Good
WEBAug 6, 2020 · 6. Cultivate positive emotions like gratitude and awe. To find purpose, it helps to foster positive emotions, like awe and gratitude. That’s because each of these emotions is tied to well-being, caring about others, and finding meaning in life, which all help us focus on how we can contribute to the world.
How to Find Your Purpose in Life - Greater Good
WEBJan 10, 2018 · Here are six ways to overcome isolation and discover your purpose in life. 1. Read. Reading connects us to people we’ll never know, across time and space—an experience that research says is linked to a sense of meaning and purpose. (Note: “Meaning” and “purpose” are related but separate social-scientific constructs.
Diversity Definition | What Is Diversity - Greater Good
WEB6 days ago · For the Greater Good Science Center, “diversity” refers to both an obvious fact of human life—namely, that there are many different kinds of people—and the idea that this diversity drives cultural, economic, and social vitality and innovation. Indeed, decades of research suggest that intolerance hurts our well-being—and that individuals thrive when …
What Makes Technology Good or Bad for Us? - Greater Good
WEBMay 2, 2019 · A quick glance at the research on technology-mediated interaction reveals an ambivalent literature. Some studies show that time spent socializing online can decrease loneliness, increase well-being, and help the socially anxious learn how to connect to others. Other studies suggest that time spent socializing online can cause loneliness, …
10 Pillars of a Strong Relationship - Greater Good
WEBMar 15, 2021 · Many of these are likely present in your own relationship; you just need to pause and take notice. 1. You can be yourself. You and your partner accept each other for who you are; you don’t try to change each other. You can simply be yourself and show your true identity without worrying if your partner will judge you.
Why Yoga Is Good for Your Body and Brain, According… - Greater …
WEBAug 24, 2020 · Today in the U.S., more than 36 million people practice yoga on a regular basis. They likely practice one of a couple kinds of yoga that derive from Vedic yoga and involve 12 basic postures, with names like plow, fish, cobra, locust, and bow pose. In addition to these metaphorical descriptions that add significance to the body’s …
How Reading Fiction Can Shape Our Real Lives - Greater Good
WEBSep 21, 2020 · Francesca Lo Basso. Francesca Lo Basso is a narrative strategist, writer, and community organizer with more than twelve years of experience working for mission-driven nonprofits and organized labor. Most recently, her creative nonfiction pieces have been published in Toho magazine and in an anthology of micro-essays entitled …
Right and Wrong in the Real World - Greater Good
WEBMar 1, 2006 · Right and Wrong in the Real World. From our friendships to our jobs to our conduct in public, seemingly small decisions often pose tough ethical dilemmas, says Joshua Halberstam. He offers guidance for navigating the ethical dimension of everyday life. Some years ago, a student asked to see me during office hours to talk about a …
WEBThe Yin and Yang of Self-Compassion. YIN – Yielding, passive, soft, feminine. YANG – Forceful, active, hard, masculine. Yin - Tender aspect of self-compassion. “Being with” ourselves in a compassionate way. Allows us to heal. Kindness: Comforting and soothing ourselves. Common humanity: Reassuring ourselves we aren't alone.
Purpose in Life Quiz - Greater Good
WEBTo find out—and discover steps for strengthening it—take this quiz, which is primarily based on the Claremont Purpose Scale developed by psychologists Kendall Bronk, Brian Riches, and Susan Mangan. Please answer the questions below as honestly as possible; there are no right or wrong answers. The last seven questions are about you, and will ...