Happiness

Finding Joy

For three hours, my hands were busy. No spreadsheet was involved

The author, Santos, went to a cheeseboard making class at Tombalek, a beautiful local woodcraft studio.

Finding Joy

The problem with the pursuit of pleasure and why it isn’t the same as joy

Joy is hard to define, but many of us sense there’s something more about joy that is different in nature from the fullest pleasure.

Finding Joy

The elusive triumph of a Grab fare under $10

Few things bind us quite like the collective thrill of a bargain or a good deal.

The middle-aged are no longer the most miserable

Gen X and millennials have slid into midlife malaise earlier than boomers did though, and Gen Z are starting their adult life far more miserable than any generation before.

The magic of childhood in the Netherlands

So much starts with the bike. The Dutch built cycling infrastructure that allows children to get around their neighbourhoods alone, safely.

France's Macron announces release of Olivier Grondeau from detention in Iran

Finland ranks world’s happiest again with US at lowest spot ever: Survey

In 2023, roughly one in four Americans reported eating all their meals alone the previous day.

New Year resolution: Work more with my hands

After over a year of living in Perth, the writer is beginning to appreciate the value of physical work.

Plucky Bhutan seeks to reinvent its economy

Billed as the world’s happiest country, Bhutan is all set to reinvent its landlocked economy.

Was 2024 a good year for you? Let’s review your yardsticks...

As we approach the end of 2024, it is good to take stock of whether we have lived meaningfully.

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