"It's about creating an environment in which happiness naturally arrives rather than frantically chasing after it," Brooks wrote. "When you cultivate these virtues, you're setting the stage for ...

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The 12th edition focuses on the happiness of people at different stages of life. For the first time, the report gives separate rankings by age group, in many cases varying widely from the overall ...