Happiness

Finland clings to 'world's happiest country' crown as population's gloom deepens

Finland is grappling with economic stagnation, joblessness, and strained public finances, despite holding the title of the world's happiest population.

A Finnish flag flies over the City Hall in Helsinki, Finland, February 10, 2024.
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A massive study discovered the habit that will make you happier

WE ARE commanded to rejoice.

Finding strength in the sukkah - opinion

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.

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


Are Israelis incapable of accepting good news? - analysis

Give the denizens of Zion some good news and in most cases they won’t believe you, they’ll try to figure out where the catch is – because there must be a catch.

 People take cover from the rain as they walk  in the city center of Jerusalem on December 26, 2022.

Spring is here but you're not happy: Here's how you can change that

As the weather warms up, our moods tend to improve. But if you're still feeling down, here are some ways that you can fight the seasonal blues.

 How can you achieve a happier mindset? (illustrative)

Are Israelis happy or just satisfied with life? - opinion

Israel is near the top of the world in one aspect of happiness: perceived life satisfaction or well-being. Our emotional happiness is healthy but has room to improve.

 CELEBRATIONS TAKE place at the Western Wall marking Jerusalem Day, last May. Israel scored high because our dedication to Zionism or religious beliefs makes life here meaningful and satisfying.

How much longer will Israel stay a happy country? - opinion

Having achieved so much in the first 75 years of our existence that has led us to become one of the top five happiest countries in the world, we must ask if we can preserve it.

Jerusalem Day

Few people can experience the joy of missing out

JOMO might not be a stable state or linked to personality traits but rather a momentary phase of needing to disconnect.

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Israel 4th happiest country: If things look bad, why do some feel good? - analysis

People can personally be happy and satisfied, even though at a national level they may feel there are dark clouds everywhere. That Israel ranked so high on the 2023 World Happiness Report shows this.

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Israel is the fourth happiest country in the world, new ranking shows

Israel has, in recent years, ranked among the happiest nations in the world. Now, in 2023, it advances to the number four spot.

 Israeli-American Council Celebrate Israel Festival, Los Angeles

Finding happiness in Adar amid all the chaos in Israel

We’re here to offer you lots of ideas, a mix of lighthearted suggestions and deeper reflections for calming your nerves, cheering you up, and helping you cope with the incessant flow of bad news

 TIME TO get joyous!

How much money do you need to be happy? - study

found a steady association between larger incomes and greater happiness for most people but a rise and plateau for an unhappy minority.

 US and Israeli currency (1 dollar bills and 1 shekel coins respectively) are seen in this illustrative photo of money.

Calves need human contact for a happier life - study

In a new study, five minutes spent with humans reduced the duration of calves’ "abnormal behaviors" and increased their amount of rest after meals.

Calf (Illustrative)