Christine Carter

Christine Carter, Ph.D., is a sociologist, happiness expert, and a Senior Fellow at the Greater Good Science Center. She is the author of The Sweet Spot: How to Find Your Groove at Home and Work and Raising Happiness.

Take Control of Your Tech Habits
Social media and our digital devices can stress us out—or help us feel love and connection. The key, Christine Carter writes, is to understand their impact and use them strategically. Read more
  • Jan 26,2022
  • Christine Carter
5 Steps to Finding Your Groove
Christine Carter suggests 5 ways to balance work and life. Read more
  • Nov 23,2021
  • Christine Carter
5 Foolproof Ways to Feel More Joy in 2015
Christine Carter talks with James Baraz, author of Awakening Joy. Read more
  • Nov 23,2021
  • Christine Carter
Starved for Time? Here’s a Surprising—and Easy—Solution
Stillness—or the ability to just sit there and do nothing—is a skill. If we want to be high-functioning and happy, it's essential we learn how to do it. Read more
  • Nov 23,2021
  • Christine Carter
Are We Wired to Want Stuff?
Neuroscience can explain why your kids have the holiday gimmees. Read more
  • Dec 12,2019
  • Christine Carter