16/11/2020
One reason why understanding how best to work as a team matters
Social Loafing: Definition, Examples & Theory | Simply Psychology
The Ringelmann effect, or social loafing is a phenomenon which occurs in groups of people that limits the amount of effort that each group member exerts (thus reducing individual productivity).
18/09/2018
New studies on mindfulness expanding our undersanding of this ancient and important practice.
The Myths of Mindfulness
New research corrects some common misconceptions about cultivating moment-to-moment awareness.
23/03/2018
The power of women’s stories to help spur real change.
How to Address Gender Inequality in Health Care
A Q&A with Maya Dusenbery about why women get worse health care than men—and what we can do to change that.
20/03/2018
Having come to the end of the Awards Season, here's an alternative look what good at the cinema and why.
Ten Films that Highlight the Best in Humanity
Forget the Oscars. With the Greater Goodies, we're honoring movies from the past year that reveal forgiveness, resilience, empathy, and other keys to our well-being.
16/03/2018
Great story - Breaking down barriers in a really fun way!
The million dollar sock entrepreneur with Down's syndrome
John Cronin and his father, Mark, explain how they've grown their colourful socks business.
15/03/2018
Remembering acts of self-sacrifice, compassion, heroism, and forgiveness from 2017.
The Most Inspiring Moments from 2017
We remember acts of self-sacrifice, compassion, heroism, and forgiveness from the past year.
05/01/2018
Warm up those tubes and get singing to boost your wellbeing!
Singing in a Choir Can Boost Your Mindfulness
New research points to one reason joining a choir is good for your mental health.
31/10/2017
A refreshing reminder of the beauty that is availability to everyone; once we have a better understanding.
5 things people get wrong about mindfulness
Mindfulness is so hot right now. Editor-in-Chief Barry Boyce goes beyond the buzz and cuts through the confusion.
04/10/2017
A thoughtful essay that helps put things into perspective.
The Psychology of Taking a Knee
The backlash against protests by Colin Kaepernick and other athletes raises scientific questions about body language, power, and group dynamics.
26/05/2017
Gratitude is not only good for our wellbeing but great for our relationships and others too.
How Gratitude Motivates Us to Become Better People
Some critics charge that gratitude is selfish and breeds complacency. But research by Christina Armenta and Sonja Lyubomirsky suggests otherwise.
12/05/2017
A thought provoknig article for anyone wanting to support people to 'be at their best'.
Disability: is the ‘yes you can’ mentality always best for disabled people?
29/03/2017
So simple and yet so important message in these current times.
Five Ways to Reduce Racial Bias in Your Children
How do we combat racial prejudice? New research reveals how parents influence the formation of bias in children.