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Happy people spread their feelings like fragrance around them. (Representational image)

Magic of happiness

The writer is the author of Everyday Happiness Mantras

02 Aug 2018 12:14 AM

A scene from You’ve Got Mail which denotes the importance of coffee and conversation

Hyggae happiness

This danish secret to happiness has found resonance in India too where millennials are looking for simple ways to add value to their lives.

22 Jul 2018 12:16 AM

Representational Image. (Photo: Pixabay)

Small talk may not be as bad as you think

Researchers' findings are based on an analysis of four separate studies.

06 Jul 2018 9:45 AM

What is your idea of 'ideal' life?

In actuality, people around the world seem to aspire for more moderate levels of these and other traits.

20 Jun 2018 3:42 PM

The first step towards happiness at work is to take ownership of life and career. (Photo: Pexels)

Here are 10 ways to stay happy at work

Continuous upheavals in workplace, along with feelings of discontent can make work an unhappy place to be in.

11 Jun 2018 1:54 PM

Being able to read facial expressions well is important in our daily lives in order to have successful social relationships. (Photo: Pixabay)

Here's how emotions in facial expressions are understood

Special brain mechanisms may be more concerned with emotion detection than recognition per se.

02 Jun 2018 5:30 PM

One might have chosen money, big house, career as the mode or medium to be happy, but if that does not give happiness then acquiring all that goes waste. (Photo: Pixabay/Representational)

Mystic Mantra: The objective of goal matters

This practice of always being in a state of bliss will help us achieve our ultimate objective.

01 Jun 2018 1:15 AM

The universe is a sea of energy and we are all droplets in this. The ripples we create reach out and touch other people as we are all part of a unified field. (Photo: Pixabay)

From me to we

Apart from human beings, a global mindset will stand us in good stead in the case of our natural resources too.

03 May 2018 5:43 AM

The easiest are daily happiness breaks — activities that will definitely make you happy — a coffee break with friends, a conversation with a great friend. (Photo: Pixabay)

Breaks boost happiness

A person who never takes a break may be a bugbear at work, spreading stress like butter on toast.

02 May 2018 12:31 AM

The original participants in the eight-decade long study included President John F Kennedy and Washington Post editor Ben Bradlee, writes Harvard Gazette. (Photo: Pixabay)

Find out what is the secret to happiness

The study which started during 1938 Great Depression reveals that relationships are the strongest influence on happiness.

21 Apr 2018 1:07 PM

The study found that women scored higher “life satisfaction” ratings than those who never viewed X-rated material. (Photo: Pixabay)

Study says women who watch porn are happier

On the contrary, scientists found that men watched porn when lonely or in an unhappy relationship.

21 Apr 2018 10:43 AM

A study from the Journal of Consumer Psychology proves that people in good spirits are more apt to choose nutritious foods than those who are feeling down. (Photo: Pixabay)

Here are 5 hacks to lose weight, without dieting

Here are five tips that might help you shed those extra baggage.

16 Apr 2018 4:18 PM

Money plays an important role in everyone's life and is one of the important pillars of your marriage. (Photo: Pixabay)

Study finds money is indeed key for happy married life

According to study, couple who earns equal is likely to have a great married life as well.

14 Apr 2018 9:17 PM

Ballet participation may contribute to positive outcomes across various health and wellbeing categories and promotes a general feeling of wellbeing (Photo: AFP)

Research suggests people who dance may age better

The project critically investigated older adults' motivations to participate in ballet.

09 Apr 2018 6:17 PM

People need to spend less time worrying about saving 20 cents but rather thinking more about what car to buy and how to get a good deal on it. (Photo: Pixabay)

12 lifestyle changes to help save more money

Small lifestyle changes can go a long way in helping save some extra cash.

28 Mar 2018 10:06 AM

The benefits of meditation for mental wellbeing are well-documented (Photo: AFP)

Research links happiness to specific areas in the brain

They found that those who scored highly on the scale typically also benefited from this unique neurological structuring.

21 Mar 2018 8:02 PM

Getting plenty of sleep and spending time in nature also makes us feel better, research adds. (Photo: Pixabay)

14 simple ways to increase happiness, according to science

From de-cluttering the desk to getting lots of sleep, science reveals 14 simple ways people can feel more content.

21 Mar 2018 3:59 PM

Happiness is not the enigma as it has been led to assume. (Photo: Pixabay)

Secret to true happiness revealed!

A smiling face induces happiness in others - while the tip is not new but the truth behind these words is often not perceived.

20 Mar 2018 7:31 PM

Professional workers who are self-employed really value the autonomy they have.

Study says self-employed people are happiest

According to a new survey, self-employed people are happier and more engaged with their jobs than those working in any other profession.

17 Mar 2018 7:37 PM

In spite of declining health and income, during this time, psychological well-being seems to increase! (Photo: AFP)

Well-being and being well

Well being is so much more than good physical health. It is a state of physical, mental, emotional and social well being.

15 Mar 2018 12:36 AM

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