Ignore the doom-and-gloom headlines – people keep getting happier The news gives us plenty to worry about these days. From trade wars to political polarisation, the world seems full of risks. It is therefore perhaps surprising that – as far as we can tell – people are getting happier. The Office for National Statistics (ONS) surveys 150,000 people in the UK every year, and [...]
We have far more time for leisure than our parents – so why are we so stressed? It seems a common refrain that modern life is busier and more hectic than ever – and this can feel especially true on the first day back at work after a Bank Holiday. But the hard data tells a different story. The work week has fallen significantly across industrial countries over the last 40 years. [...]
