Step back, rediscover happiness

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Step back, rediscover happiness

You have reached many of your goals, yet the desire for more lingers. Slow down and let go — whether it’s unnecessary lifestyle gadgets, constant mobile connectivity, or daily indulgences such as alcohol and smoking. While you may have amassed wealth, power, and possessions — society’s symbols of success — relationships built solely around money and status often become hollow. Bhutan prioritises Gross National Happiness over GDP, while Japan’s high suicide rates and Singapore’s low happiness rankings highlight that prosperity alone isn’t enough. For some, joy may come from a party; for others, it’s morning tea with loved ones or time in nature.

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World Happiness Index: How countries are ranked for happiness

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World Happiness Report: Why Gen Z is the unhappiest generation today

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What The World's Happiest Country Can Teach Us About Surviving The Coronavirus Crisis

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National Happiness: How to improve overall well-being within society

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With 6 per cent drop in joy, India ranks 9th on happiness index among 28 nations

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India 9th on happiness index among 28 nations: Survey

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How To Measure Happiness

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Pakistanis happier than Indians, finds UN report on happiest nations

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Pakistanis happier than Indians, finds UN report on happiest nations

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Why the quickest route to happiness may be to do nothing

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I studied happiness for a living – then realised I had to quit my day job and leave the country to be true to my research

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International Day of Happiness: Know the secret to true happiness

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