Happiness

What can you learn from a course on happiness? Over 3 million people have signed up to find out

The curriculum asks students to, among other things, track their sleep patterns, keep a gratitude journal, perform random acts of kindness, and take note of whether, over time, these behaviours correlate with a positive change in their general mood.

Is everybody doing okay amid the pandemic? US researchers ask social media

Though the answer is not a perfect representation of the national mental health, analysis of Twitter data shows an uptick in signs of sadness, anxiety, depression, stress, and suicidal thoughts as compared to 2019

Re-thinking productivity during the pandemic: Forced busyness is toxic; the will to achieve things must be organic

Capitalist culture has created an illusion of productivity by falsely connecting it with happiness. In such a system, if one isn't productive, one doesn't deserve to be content.

World Environment Day 2019: Air pollution can have a clear bearing on how happy you are

The WHO estimates that around 7 million deaths are attributable to air pollution each year.

What makes chickens happy? Running for food or Preening? No one is quite sure

Chickens can’t say how they feel, but playing with a fake worm may be a sign of happiness.

'Happiness Curriculum' introduced in Delhi govt schools: In world obsessed with marks, studies can still be source of joy

The school is a place which inculcates an environment where students not only learn academically, but also indulge in their all-round development, and this has a greater impact in learners' lives in the long run.

Every dog has its day: Meet the world's happiest pitch invader

This ecstatic dog running around during a football match in this video will tell you why dogs know how to live life.

Positive memories may help treat anxiety and depression, find researchers

Savouring positive memories and images is likely to generate positive emotions that can be effective in treating individuals with anxiety or depression,

Not a reason for joy: India is among 10 countries with the highest declines in happiness

India figured among 10 countries that saw that largest declines in happiness levels between 2005-07 and 2013-15, according to a report.

Happiness can be the reason for your broken heart, finds study

Happy events such as a birthday party or wedding can trigger a condition known as "broken heart syndrome" which may lead to cardiac arrest and death