Happiness
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Life
There’s a very scientific reason why helping people feels so good
Being more compassionate is one of the ways you can live a happier life.
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- Hannah-Rose Yee
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Life
From the first forgiveness emoji to a Lady Hale brooch T-shirt, this week’s feel-good news stories
Plus, abortion was officially decriminalised in Australia.
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- Lauren Geall
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People
Sarah Michelle Gellar’s secret to long-lasting love is quietly powerful
In Hollywood years, the actor has been married to Freddy Prinze Jr. for a lifetime.
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- Christobel Hastings
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Life
This is how much of our lives we actually spend doing things we enjoy
And it’s time for change.
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- Lauren Geall
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- Moya Crockett
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“Don’t mourn the end of summer. Autumn is the greatest season of all”
Feeling sad about bidding farewell to summer 2019? Here are 7 reasons why autumn will be even better.
Long Reads
6 successful black women on how they tackle impostor syndrome at work
“I’ve had moments of thinking, ‘how did I get here? I’m not worthy, it’s all a fluke’”
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- Paula Akpan
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Life
How optimism and negativity can impact your life expectancy
Good news for positive people
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- Chloe Gray
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Books
5 quick and delicious books to re-read on a Bank Holiday Monday afternoon
Chomp your way through these throwback delights
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- Anna Brech
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Life
Ikigai is the Japanese lifestyle philosophy to achieve happiness
We spoke to an expert about how it can help you feel more balanced and how to practice it.
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- Megan Murray
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Life
You can now take Yale’s world-famous happiness class online for free
Back to school never sounded so fun.
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- Christobel Hastings
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Long Reads
Beautiful portraits of centenarians show what joy looks like around the world
Need an instant happiness boost? These touching images are guaranteed to make you smile.
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- Sarah Biddlecombe
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- Kayleigh Dray
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These are the 10 happiest places to live and work in the UK
Brighton tops the list of happiest places in the UK, according to a new study.
Careers
These are the best jobs for work life balance in 2019
Desperately seeking a career which prioritises a good work life balance? Look this way…
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- Kayleigh Dray
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Life
Unmarried and child-free? You’re actually the happiest person in the world
Marriage benefits men, but not women.
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- Sarah Shaffi
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Travel
Would leaving London for a new pace of life really make you happier?
Why a move to Denmark just might be the best decision you’ll ever make
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- Helen Russell
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Careers
Exclusive: Millennials are unhappier than ever before – but why?
New research has revealed the truth about millennials in the workplace, and it makes for eye-opening reading…
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- Kayleigh Dray
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Life
In defence of being a humble people pleaser
The pleasure is all mine… and yours, actually, says one proud people pleaser
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- Libby Heeley
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Life
Why finding your tribe is the fastest route to happiness
What’s the number one thing that can make you feel joyful? It’s not gin. Or cheese. It’s feeling like you’re part of a community.
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- Kate Faithfull-Williams
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- Anna Brech
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Exercise makes us happier than money, says science
Bring on the feel-good vibes
Careers
These are the UK's top places to work right now
Aka your shortcut to a happier career
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- Anna Brech
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