Helen Russell
Helen is a journalist and author of How To Be Sad and The Atlas of Happiness.
Recent articles by Helen Russell
In the future, will we still have jobs?
A job is an important part of how we find happiness in our lives (even if we don’t always enjoy the work). But what if the machines start doing everything for us? Helen Russell finds out if our working days are numbered.
Phone call anxiety: Simple ways to overcome your telephobia, according to psychology
The phone rings, the anxiety begins – a prickling sensation spreads as shoulders rise and spirits drop. Sound familiar? Welcome to telephobia.
How much money do you need to be happy?
A rollover lottery win? A nice windfall that won’t trouble the tax man? Or just enough for a bag of chips on the way home? Helen Russell finds a figure that’s scientifically guaranteed to put a smile on your face.
Are we getting happier?
The pandemic has been hard on us, but for some age groups more than others.