Happiness Archives - Positive News Good journalism about good things Mon, 03 Mar 2025 12:23:14 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://www.positive.news/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/cropped-P.N_Icon_Navy-150x150.png Happiness Archives - Positive News 32 32 What’s the true secret to happiness? Scientists may be about to find out https://www.positive.news/lifestyle/whats-the-true-secret-to-happiness-scientists-may-be-about-to-find-out/ Mon, 03 Mar 2025 12:23:14 +0000 https://www.positive.news/?p=517704 Researchers are hoping to uncover the elusive secret to happiness in the biggest study of its kind to date

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]]> What went right this week: headway on cancer, plus more https://www.positive.news/society/good-news-stories-from-week-11-of-2024/ Fri, 15 Mar 2024 05:00:20 +0000 https://www.positive.news/?p=473034 UK cancer death rates plummeted, eagles embraced city life, and the ‘happiest’ countries were revealed, plus more

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]]> These are the world’s happiest countries, according to new research https://www.positive.news/society/these-are-the-worlds-happiest-countries-according-to-new-research/ Fri, 24 Mar 2023 12:37:24 +0000 https://www.positive.news/?p=428761 Amid other insights, the latest World Happiness Report reveals the most satisfied places on Earth. How did your country rank?

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]]> How to find joy through play as an adult https://www.positive.news/lifestyle/how-to-find-joy-through-play-as-an-adult/ Mon, 06 Mar 2023 14:23:52 +0000 https://www.positive.news/?p=426245 From the power of a dance class or the peace of a visit to the museum, making time for play can help us find joy in our everyday life

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]]> I’ve spent years studying happiness – here’s what actually makes for a happier life https://www.positive.news/lifestyle/health/how-to-be-happy-what-actually-makes-for-a-happier-life/ Fri, 03 Feb 2023 11:03:12 +0000 https://www.positive.news/?p=423019 Years of research on the subject left Christopher Boyce in the dark about what makes people happy. A bike ride to Bhutan changed that

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]]> The secrets to a successful relationship – according to Positive News readers https://www.positive.news/society/the-secrets-to-a-successful-relationship/ Fri, 11 Feb 2022 09:56:43 +0000 https://www.positive.news/?p=384065 We asked Positive News readers what makes their relationship go the distance. From kindness to tantra workshops, this is what they said

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]]> The course that makes you happier – in two months https://www.positive.news/lifestyle/the-course-that-makes-you-happier-in-two-months/ Thu, 26 Mar 2020 14:32:04 +0000 https://www.positive.news/?p=314048 A charity-run course that explores ‘what really matters’ is having joyful results in the UK

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]]> University teaches students how to be happy https://www.positive.news/lifestyle/body-mind/university-teaches-students-how-to-be-happy/ Thu, 05 Mar 2020 15:07:26 +0000 https://www.positive.news/?p=307569 The course was developed in response to growing concerns around the mental health of students

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]]> Self-partnering in later life: ‘an opportunity for discovery’ https://www.positive.news/lifestyle/wellbeing/self-partnering-a-new-life-to-enjoy/ Tue, 03 Mar 2020 16:01:07 +0000 https://www.positive.news/?p=307078 Far from the tired stereotype of a lonely spinster, more women are finding they’re happier staying single in later life

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]]> The happiness habit: small actions to improve everyday wellbeing https://www.positive.news/lifestyle/the-happiness-habit-small-actions-to-improve-everyday-wellbeing/ https://www.positive.news/lifestyle/the-happiness-habit-small-actions-to-improve-everyday-wellbeing/#respond Tue, 04 Sep 2018 14:32:14 +0000 https://www.positive.news/?p=34595 From practicing gratitude to seeking the good in others, Mark Williamson from Action for Happiness suggests five habits for happiness

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