Happiness

Psychologist Emorie Beck reveals how you can unlock happiness

Researchers find happiness doesn't work the same way for everyone.

 Psychologist Emorie Beck reveals how you can unlock happiness.Illustration.
 British study: Pets add £70,000 worth of joy to your life. Image: Gladskikh Tatiana.

British study: Pets add £70,000 worth of joy to your life

 What makes us happy? Illustration.

What makes us happy? New research challenges everything we thought

 ISRAEL IS RANKED as the fifth happiest country in the world in the UN’s annual World Happiness Report, despite the ongoing war.

Israel remains in top 10 of World Happiness Report despite war, ranking 8th


Massive happiness study: Tuesdays and mornings are best. People love routine

Researchers suggest adjusting mental health support services to match fluctuating needs throughout the day.

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Study shows: With this simple trick you can be more happy, reverse 10 years of cognitive decline

On average, Americans spend almost five hours a day using their smartphones. Half of these users worry that they rely on their devices too much.

 Study shows: With this simple trick you can be more happy, reverse 10 years of cognitive decline.

Why investing in employee well-being is the smartest business decision - opinion

There is a new compact emerging between businesses and their workers, and the most successful companies will be those that embrace it.

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Which Israeli city has the best quality of life?

Jerusalem struggles, while Herzliya and Kfar Saba excel.

A woman waves a large Israeli flag as people watch the military airshow as part of Israel's 75th Independence Day celebrations, in Jerusalem, April 26, 2023.

What makes us happy? Global happiness megastudy seeks 30,000 volunteers worldwide

The Global Happiness Megastudy aims to recruit at least 30,000 volunteers from around the world to participate in short interventions designed to enhance happiness.

 What makes us happy? Global happiness megastudy seeks 30,000 volunteers worldwide. Illustration.

Musings as we attempt to move forward - opinion

Finding meaning in the small things – be it our actions, our work, and in our connectedness to our family, loved ones, and friends – is huge.

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Wisdom from King Solomon teaches the key to a meaningful life - opinion

This is the wisdom that Kohelet imparts: In a world full of vanities, savoring the moment of joy is the key to a meaningful life.

 A HOUSE in Katzrin, Golan Heights goes up in flames after sustaining a direct hit in a rocket attack from Lebanon on Wednesday. The recent escalation between Israel and Hezbollah has added another layer of complexity to an already volatile regional situation, states the writer.

How Israel ranks among the happiest nations despite constant turmoil - opinion

Despite conflicts, Israel ranks among the top 10 happiest countries. Discover the societal factors that foster resilience and community, boosting its happiness index.

 THE WRITER addresses a conference in Milan. The trauma of October 7 spurred an unprecedented wave of solidarity and mutual support among Israelis, she notes.

Connecting with friends and staying happy, despite the challenges

As per the most recent UN happiness survey, Israelis are the fourth-happiest people out of 130 nations.

Resilience and a sense of community contribute to our happiness.

New flamenco show Darabar to hit Jerusalem after delay due to Hamas war

We could all do with some positive vibes as things stand, and the Pessachs and their flamenco troupe might just have a happiness elixir to offer us. 

 Ethiopian-born multidisciplinary artist Dege Feder (3rd L) and Remangar dance company director Keren Pessach (2nd R) dive into the flamenco action.

Israel perfectly embodies the essence of ‘happiness’ - opinion

The great pain caused by the seizing of hostages and the loss of life of soldiers has energized us to do something about them.

 A SOLDIER walks past an Israeli flag that is adorned with a heart, in Tel Aviv. Mandatory service for most of our population, especially when such service is often life threatening, seems not to impede happiness, the writer says.