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Australia is worlds happiest country
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Seriously though, I thought we had one of the worst suicide rates? Doesn't add up.
Psht, actually went and read article, as if economics has everything to do with happiness.
Psht, actually went and read article, as if economics has everything to do with happiness.
..................and look how many grumpy people get on some of these threads, but they wouldn't look here I guess ?
It does, while wealth might not bring happiness, economic hardship sure brings misery. High unemployment and families struggling with the bills does not make a happy country.Seriously though, I thought we had one of the worst suicide rates? Doesn't add up.
Psht, actually went and read article, as if economics has everything to do with happiness.
^^ It's interesting you mention that. There were studies done during the great depression and just after the war when economic times were particularly tough and the recorded rates of depression significantly fell. It's all what basically amounts to first world depression. When you don't have anything "serious" to worry about all the smaller things become more difficult by comparison. When faced with more extreme times, there's a bizarre phenomena where people start to suck it up, band together and start to appreciate the smaller things in life like actually being alive.
Whingers are happier and live longer apparently. It's good to get it off your chest! It's the people that have to listen to it who die young...................and look how many grumpy people get on some of these threads, but they wouldn't look here I guess ?
Lots in that comment, generally speaking of course that's true, but sometimes I wonder about what people see as economic hardship.It does, while wealth might not bring happiness, economic hardship sure brings misery. High unemployment and families struggling with the bills does not make a happy country.
Yes, no time for existential crises when you're kept busy trying to survive. People underestimate how social factors play into happiness as well, people are drawn together when times are difficult and there is a sense of community and a common goal. Wealth on the other hand is isolating.^^ It's interesting you mention that. There were studies done during the great depression and just after the war when economic times were particularly tough and the recorded rates of depression significantly fell. It's all what basically amounts to first world depression. When you don't have anything "serious" to worry about all the smaller things become more difficult by comparison. When faced with more extreme times, there's a bizarre phenomena where people start to suck it up, band together and start to appreciate the smaller things in life like actually being alive.
I'd think it has to do with the fact people are reminded what really matters and that we are all human. I was told when in NYC that a lot of people changed their attitude after 911 and NYC people lost their edge. It was cetainly more pleasant than I expected.^^ It's interesting you mention that. There were studies done during the great depression and just after the war when economic times were particularly tough and the recorded rates of depression significantly fell. It's all what basically amounts to first world depression. When you don't have anything "serious" to worry about all the smaller things become more difficult by comparison. When faced with more extreme times, there's a bizarre phenomena where people start to suck it up, band together and start to appreciate the smaller things in life like actually being alive.
I should live forever then.Whingers are happier and live longer apparently. It's good to get it off your chest! It's the people that have to listen to it who die young.
How true! There's a bit of Zen Buddhism about your answers Kelli.Wealth on the other hand is isolating.
I read somewhere that happiness can quite often depend on how many choices and opportunities you have . Not in the way you might think, either.
Apparantly people who have lots of opportunties can actually be very unhappy because they're always wonder if they've made the right choices or worry if they're being judged for not taking full advantage of the opportunities they've had.
Conversly, someone who has little opportunity or choice can be happy because they don't feel the pressure of "keeping up with the Joneses" Or even that the fact that choice has been taken away frees up their minds for more important issues.
A friend of mine told me of his trip to Peru where he went to some small village where they hasically had nothing, but sitting on a hillside watching his sheep was an old man who had the most contented look on his face that my friend has ever seen.
That story kind of struck a chord with me and i try to remember it when i start to worry about "real" issues.
Apparantly people who have lots of opportunties can actually be very unhappy because they're always wonder if they've made the right choices or worry if they're being judged for not taking full advantage of the opportunities they've had.
Conversly, someone who has little opportunity or choice can be happy because they don't feel the pressure of "keeping up with the Joneses" Or even that the fact that choice has been taken away frees up their minds for more important issues.
A friend of mine told me of his trip to Peru where he went to some small village where they hasically had nothing, but sitting on a hillside watching his sheep was an old man who had the most contented look on his face that my friend has ever seen.
That story kind of struck a chord with me and i try to remember it when i start to worry about "real" issues.
Yep, when things are hard everyone pulls together.Yes, no time for existential crises when you're kept busy trying to survive. People underestimate how social factors play into happiness as well, people are drawn together when times are difficult and there is a sense of community and a common goal. Wealth on the other hand is isolating.
Sometimes people pull together while all standing in a circle and sometimes over the top of someone.
I agree with and can certainly relate. When I stop and think about what really seems to be the most pressing thing on my mind is it often about my success and future success and what I'll be able to obtain.I read somewhere that happiness can quite often depend on how many choices and opportunities you have . Not in the way you might think, either.
Apparantly people who have lots of opportunties can actually be very unhappy because they're always wonder if they've made the right choices or worry if they're being judged for not taking full advantage of the opportunities they've had.
Conversly, someone who has little opportunity or choice can be happy because they don't feel the pressure of "keeping up with the Joneses" Or even that the fact that choice has been taken away frees up their minds for more important issues.
A friend of mine told me of his trip to Peru where he went to some small village where they hasically had nothing, but sitting on a hillside watching his sheep was an old man who had the most contented look on his face that my friend has ever seen.
That story kind of struck a chord with me and i try to remember it when i start to worry about "real" issues.
really this country is going down the shit chute no jobs shit economy useless **** of a prime minister a tax coming out that we dont need
That's a nice thing to say, I'm not a spiritual wasteland like I thought after all!How true! There's a bit of Zen Buddhism about your answers Kelli.
It's funny, there are different ways that comment is true too I think.
True about choice, it can confound you sometimes.I read somewhere that happiness can quite often depend on how many choices and opportunities you have . Not in the way you might think, either.
Apparantly people who have lots of opportunties can actually be very unhappy because they're always wonder if they've made the right choices or worry if they're being judged for not taking full advantage of the opportunities they've had.
etc.
Not sure if it's true or not, the biggest whinger I ever knew died at 49 from an aneurism.I should live forever then.
Sounds like the old Cruise is back! Must be in your second childhood.Yep, when things are hard everyone pulls together.
Sometimes people pull together while all standing in a circle and sometimes over the top of someone.
This is excellent news for potential refugees...!!!! 
I thought the US was the happiest country...
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