CSO figures reveal significant drop in number of people satisfied with life
The figures also show an increase in alcohol use and smoking, as well as a feeling of loneliness.
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The figures also show an increase in alcohol use and smoking, as well as a feeling of loneliness.
Today is the International Day of Happiness, people.
Gill Hasson says that you should spend your money on experiences, not things.
The Nordic nations are the happiest in the world, with Finland coming out on top.
The best examples of happiness maintenance after large external shocks were Ireland and Iceland, according to the report.
We sat down with one of the most prominent promoters of hygge (in a very cosy setting) to chat about why happiness can be difficult to achieve.
Spending helps too (but you’ll need to save first).
It’s been a historic day for Irish rowing.
It found that one quarter of adults reported at least three serious issues.
Plus: How much money will dog owners whose animals aren’t chipped be fined from next month?
Happier than the UK, less happy than Israel.
It looks like we’re bucking the trend worldwide.
Santa please, not here.
A new study examines the commonly-held view that happy people live longer.
It’s simple, but important.
In the past former Argentine stars have returned home in the twilight of their careers.
We all just want to be secure, really.
We are increasingly recognising that ‘progress’ should be about increasing human happiness and well-being, not the size of our wallets.
Whether through hard graft or pure chance, the life of the super-rich isn’t all rosy.
A recent trip down the Revenue office got me thinking…
The 31-year-old lost both legs, his left arm and three fingers on his right hand in December 2012.
The greater a nation’s genetic distance from Denmark, the less happy its citizens are – according to new research.
Something sweet to digest on this summer’s day.
It’s all to do with flow, apparently.
New study finds that over-exposure to the media could have a serious impact on your mood
*But we’re coming from a low base, so don’t get carried away.
The EU report was published to coincide with International Happiness Day.
A strange thing happened in the world over the last 50 years: people began to believe that they should feel happy all the time, writes Dr Keith Gaynor.
The report says that Irish consumers are increasingly confident in the Irish economy.
For us, it’s dogs, chocolate, sunshine and….Google Maps. But what makes you happy?