Small everyday joys are what keep us going, UK study finds
A UK study shows that unexpected small moments of happiness, like finding a good carpark, sustain our wellbeing.
A study from the UK has found that small, unexpected joys in everyday life play an important role in keeping us going. Examples include discovering a good carpark or finding money in an old pair of jeans.
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Tonight was a joy-ride (18 August 2026)
A study coming from the UK has found that the small, unexpected joys in life are what keep us going, like finding a good carpark or finding a $20 in your jeans.