Connected for Good

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Connected for Good

Five-minute reads on the science of human flourishing, the social fabric of community, and what it means to live well together — grounded in the Driftless and the people in it.

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Volume 2 · No. 2

Gratitude Shown to Extend Longevity

In spite of much around us that is difficult, undesirable, or challenging, there is also a great deal in our lives that is good that we can appreciate and celebrate. The practice of gratitude involves more than just saying "thank you" — it's a fundamental orientation toward life that research shows can extend both our years and our joy.

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Every insight is a five-minute read grounded in the science of human flourishing and the stories of the Driftless.

Volume 2 · No. 1

Happierness

Is well-being more about passivity — how a person is doing now, at this moment? Or is it about movement, steps taken toward improving well-being?

Volume 1 · No. 5

Toward a Wholistic View of Well-being

Well-being isn't just one thing. A wholistic view brings together physical health, meaningful relationships, purpose, and community into a fuller picture of flourishing.

Volume 1 · No. 4

Human Flourishing Science Simply Explained

It's a little intimidating at first, but hang with me. Connected for Good is grounded in good science — and this piece breaks down what that actually means.

Volume 1 · No. 3

Stop Yelling! Learn How to Have Safe Conversations

When we consider what parents need to succeed, the list gets long in a hurry. But near the top? The ability to have honest, safe, productive conversations.

Volume 1 · No. 2

The Importance of Connections on Our Well-Being

Loneliness is on the rise. The Surgeon General has called it an epidemic. Here's what the research says — and what we can do about it in the Driftless.

Volume 1 · No. 1

A Nation of Weavers

The article that started it all. David Brooks' piece that privately launched the Connected for Good journey in 2019 — and posed the question that still drives everything we do.

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