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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
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From main character energy to ROI on friendships, new Guardian research reveals a nation finding happiness in the smaller picture

Shift happens: why the smaller picture is big news
Shift happens: why the smaller picture is big news Photograph: The Guardian

The Guardian’s advertising department has today published findings of new research “Shift happens”, a UK-wide study including a diverse and nationally representative survey of more than 2,600 adults, that examines the national mood, what people are doing to live well and how advertisers can help.

Despite a pessimistic view of Britain’s health, wealth, government and economy, the research reveals the story of a nation taking happiness and fulfilment into their own hands.

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