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Associated Press
21-03-2025
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- Associated Press
The Way to Happiness Campaign Offers Common-Sense Solutions on the United Nations' International Day of Happiness
/ -- On this United Nations-designated International Day of Happiness, The Way to Happiness Foundation International is championing a grassroots approach to strengthening happiness in our communities and neighborhoods—one based on common sense. Through its 21 precepts offering a moral compass for living, The Way to Happiness book offers a practical, non-religious guide that unites people and fosters trust and kindness throughout our society. 'The values outlined in the Way to Happiness: A Common Sense Guide To Better Living align closely with theme of The World Happiness Report 2025 which focuses on 'caring and sharing'. On this International Day of Happiness, true happiness is emphasized not as a quick fix but as a way of life. It's built through our individual and collective actions and how we treat others. The Way to Happiness book offers a clear path, rooted in integrity, respect, and compassion.' stated Ludwig Alpers, President of The Way to Happiness Foundation International. As part of the organization's nationwide initiative, The Way to Happiness Foundation International, recently participated in the World Conference of Mayors annual gathering in Orlando, Florida. Working with mayors from across the United States to provide tools to raise the trust, competence and happiness levels of their cities, crucial indicators of thriving communities, partnerships were forged by The Way to Happiness Foundation to help achieve these qualities at every level in these cities. The values presented in The Way to Happiness book points the way for lasting happiness in our communities and in our personal lives. Precept 20 in the book: 'Try to Treat Others as You Would Want Them to Treat You' encourages individuals to practice benevolence, respect, and empathy in their daily interactions. By treating others with kindness and fairness, we help create a harmonious environment where happiness can flourish. Such virtues of honesty, love and tolerance are not just ideals, but actionable principles that lead to well-being and success in life. The International Day of Happiness was established by the United Nations in 2012, recognizing the importance of happiness and well-being as universal goals. Celebrated annually on March 20th, the day highlights the role that happiness plays in promoting human development, social progress, and sustainable economic growth. The Way to Happiness Foundation is a nonprofit organization dedicated to improving communities worldwide by promoting character standards and providing individuals with practical tools to lead a better life. With its distribution of The Way to Happiness book written by author and humanitarian, L. Ron Hubbard, the foundation aims to uplift individuals by teaching them how to make positive choices that impact not only their lives but the world around them. The Way to Happiness Foundation has distributed over 138 million copies of The Way to Happiness book in 118 languages in 92 nations. Media Relations The Way to Happiness Foundation +1 323-775-9292 X Legal Disclaimer:
Yahoo
20-03-2025
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- Yahoo
Where Does The UK Rank In Happiness? This Report Paints A Grim Picture
This week, The World Happiness Report 2025 was released. This report is the world's foremost publication on global wellbeing and how to improve it. The researchers behind the report combined wellbeing data from over 140 countries, and provides essential insights into how we can create more happiness within our communitiies and nations. To explain their ranking, the researchers say: 'Our global happiness ranking is based on a single question from the Gallup World Poll, derived from the Cantril Self-Anchoring Striving Scale (Cantril Ladder): 'Please imagine a ladder with steps numbered from 0 at the bottom to 10 at the top. 'The top of the ladder represents the best possible life for you and the bottom of the ladder represents the worst possible life for you. On which step of the ladder would you say you personally feel you stand at this time?' The report found that, despite the UK being the sixth richest nation in the world, we have fallen to 23rd place in global rankings. The US has also fallen to its lowest position, now sitting at 24th place. Meanwhile, Finland is reportedly the happiest place in the world for the eighth year in a row. Providing more context to their findings, the researchers say: 'Country rankings are based on a three-year average of each population's average assessment of their quality of life. 'Interdisciplinary experts from economics, psychology, sociology and beyond then seek to explain the variations across countries and over time using factors such as GDP per capita, healthy life expectancy, having someone to count on, a sense of freedom, generosity and perceptions of corruption.' Those factors explain the differences across nations, but the rankings themselves are actually based solely on answers people have given when asked to rank their own lives. Quite a sorry tale for the UK. While this news isn't exactly uplifting, the overall findings from the researchers were surprisingly wholesome and give us attainable goals for rebuilding, as well as finding joy and comfort where we can. Lara B. Aknin, professor of social psychology at Simon Fraser University, and an editor of the World Happiness Report, says: 'Human happiness is driven by our relationships with others. Investing in positive social connections and engaging in benevolent actions are both matched by greater happiness.' Jeffrey D. Sachs, president of the UN Sustainable Development Solutions Network, director of the Center for Sustainable Development at Columbia University and a founding editor of the World Happiness Report, adds: 'The findings in this year's World Happiness Report reconfirm a fundamental truth: happiness is rooted in trust, kindness, and social connection. 'It is up to us as virtuous individuals and citizens to translate this vital truth into positive action, thereby fostering peace, civility, and wellbeing in communities worldwide.' Let's hope we can improve over the next 12 months. If You Struggle To Trust Strangers, This Report May Give You Some Hope The 'Happiness Paradox': Why Trying To Be Happy Is Making You Miserable 6 Habits That Make Your Kids Well, Not Just Happy — According to Psychologists
