Mrs Hinch, domestic wunderkind.
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The Hinch Army of domestic goddesses seems more Women’s Institute than the future of media.
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We assume that people in Nordic countries have a better standard of mental health than anywhere else, but that assumption is based on a limited way of measuring it.
Instead of overreacting to minor slights, it’s healthier to just say, ‘pyt.’
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Pyt doesn’t have an exact English translation, but there’s a rich strain of psychological research devoted to its benefits in everyday life.
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Children’s lives are being stifled. No longer are they able to spend time with friends unsupervised, explore their community or hang around in groups without being viewed with suspicion.
There’s a high degree of overlap between experiencing happiness and meaning.
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Don’t pursue happiness as a goal, instead make sure what you do from day to day provides a sense of meaning in life.
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New research in China adds to the evidence of a direct link between air pollution and happiness.
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If you develop an awareness of how you feel you are more likely to be able to change negative thinking patterns.
To feel a pang of pleasure at the misfortune of others is to be human.
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Schadenfreude seems to arise out of envy and a sense of justice. But some psychologists believe a darker impulse is at play.
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With the exception of anger, women experience emotions more intensely and share their emotions more openly with others.
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I wanted to connect the happiness research I’d been doing over the years with what was happening, or indeed not happening, in the world.
Antidepressants bring in almost $17 billion a year for the pharmaceutical industry, and yet science shows their benefit to be small. Natural therapies such as diet, exercise, light therapy and cognitive behavioural therapy are just as effective.
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These four “natural” therapies for depression have rigorous, peer-reviewed scientific studies to support their use.
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Imagining the ideal school.
If you ditch the Cinderella story and intentionally craft romantic relationships to suit you – evidence from business and philosophy says you might have a good chance of deep happiness.
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A polyamorous philosopher draws from research evidence to argue that where love is concerned, we should break all the established rules.
The same interventions for happiness and well-being won’t work for everyone.
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Past studies have found acting extraverted can even make introverts happy. But a new study had the opposite findings.
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Can happiness really be mapped?
Foods that contain omega 3 have been found to increase brain function.
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We all know some foods are good for our physical health, but what about our mental health?
Be still my beating heart…
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Research offers some scientific ways to overcome anxiety.
Is anybody there?
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It’s less about making more friends and more about changing the way we see the world.
There’s a strong correlation between happiness and innovation.
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Societies that are happier than others would be reflecting more confidence and trust in their institutions and economic systems.
The same things tend to make people happy - such as nature and colour. (Jardin des Curiosités, Lyon, France)
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We searched Instagram for city images people associated with happiness. And they consistently included similar features, such as water, nature and heritage buildings.