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From today to 31 Dec, we'll be exploring #20charts about happiness & wellbeing.

1/20 - The global rise of unhappiness

@JonCliftonDC (CEO of @Gallup) collects happiness data from all over the world. His book, Blind Spot, highlights a worrying trend...

gallup.com/analytics/3946… Image
@JonCliftonDC @Gallup 2/20 - What is wellbeing?

Since 2011, @ONS has used the #ONS4 questions to track 3 aspects of wellbeing:

Evaluative - overall satisfaction with life
Eudaimonic - meaning & purpose
Affective - positive & negative emotions

More on theories of wellbeing: happierlivesinstitute.org/report/the-phi… Image
3/20 - Research on wellbeing is growing exponentially

Today's chart is from 'Can We Be Happier?' by @RichardLayard

Layard argues that the goal for society must be the greatest possible all-round happiness and that focusing on GDP & growth won't help.

penguin.co.uk/books/307159/c… Image
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