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International Day of Happiness

Happiness Isn't Superficial, It's Vitally Important

Dr Anthony Seldon | Posted 03.04.2013 | UK Universities & Education
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Dr Anthony Seldon

Happiness is increasingly being talked about and taken seriously at both national and international levels. A recent, and very encouraging, example was the United Nations International Day of Happiness, which was celebrated for the first time a couple of weeks ago.

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Is Eating Kebabs The Secret To Happiness?

The Huffington Post UK | Posted 20.03.2013 | UK Universities & Education
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It seems noshing on a greasy kebab slathered in sauce really can make you happy, according to recent research. In StudentBeans' lastest survey on u...

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Want a Successful Company? Make Your Staff Happy

Henry Stewart | Posted 20.05.2013 | UK
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Henry Stewart

There is increasing evidence that you can get the most effect by simply focusing on making your people happy. With today being the first UN International Day of Happiness, it is a good time to take a closer look at this.

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Happiness Is a Serious Business

Nic Marks | Posted 20.05.2013 | UK Lifestyle
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Nic Marks

The UN have declared this Wednesday 20 March the International Day of Happiness. Many people might find this faintly ridiculous and I am sure there will be plenty of jokes about unhappiness as well complaints about the UN having better things to do such as sorting out Syria or North Korea.

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Look Hard: Today's Day of Happiness May Be Historic

Geoff Mulgan | Posted 19.05.2013 | UK
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Geoff Mulgan

But one of the virtues of talking about happiness is it quickly brings you back to the everyday details of life. Today is as much about citizens - about us - as it is about the governments that make up the UN.

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Turn That Frown Upside Down

The Huffington Post UK | Posted 20.03.2013 | UK Lifestyle
Read More: International Day of Happiness, De-Stress, Happy, Well-Being, Happiness, UK Lifestyle News

Did you know that today is the first International Day of Happiness? Yes, today. When the clouds over our heads are grey and the 2013 Budget is an...

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