What can you learn from a course on happiness? Over 3 million people have signed up to find out
• 4 years agoThe 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
• 5 years agoThough 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
Prateek Sharma • 5 years agoCapitalist 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
• 6 years agoThe 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
• 6 years agoChickens 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
Protivakundu • 7 years agoThe 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
Fp Staff • 9 years agoThis 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
Ians • 9 years agoSavouring 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
Indiaspend • 9 years agoIndia 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
Fp Archives • 9 years agoHappy 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