Happiness

Tzedakah: The happiness of giving instead of spending on ourselves - opinion

Spending money on others has a stronger, more lasting impact on happiness than spending it on ourselves.

VOLUNTEERS PRESENT food packages to elderly people in Tel Aviv last year. The pleasure of giving often feels different from the fleeting rush of acquiring something for ourselves, the writer notes.
Happiness is not a bonus

Happiness is not a bonus: This is how I taught myself to be happy, and you can too

 A loving couple

Breakthrough in relationship research: This is the secret that guarantees a happy marriage

 Psychologist Emorie Beck reveals how you can unlock happiness.Illustration.

Psychologist Emorie Beck reveals how you can unlock happiness


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

Research shows pets increase happiness by up to 3 to 4 points on a 7-point scale, comparable to the benefits of marriage.

 British study: Pets add £70,000 worth of joy to your life. Image: Gladskikh Tatiana.

What makes us happy? New research challenges everything we thought

Love, wealth, mindfulness—or something else entirely? Researcher claims happiness is personal, and so should be the solutions.

 What makes us happy? Illustration.

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

The report also highlights the impact of social behaviors, such as sharing meals and volunteering, on happiness.

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

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.

 Illustrative image of people in an office.

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.