What's the quickest way to happiness? Do nothing.
My latest article for @bbc_future examines research showing that the "pursuit of happiness" can make you more stressed and lonely. Particularly true at Xmas and New Year w/ all the heightened expectations
Fascinating: People who take a more “accepting” attitude to negative feelings actually end up more satisfied with their life long-term. “When you are striving to be happy, you may become judgemental and unaccepting of negative things in your life."