The Happy News (wake up to something positive!)

The Happy News is a colourful newspaper, packed with stories about ordinary people doing good things. Artist Emily Coxhead created it, to celebrate good in the world, frustrated with the constant stream of negative news. Each issue highlights real people and positive events from across the globe.

As well as celebrating real heroes (like Sir David Attenborough), The Happy News shines a light on people who make a difference but rarely get attention. Bus drivers, nurses, teachers, and volunteers often feature on its pages.

Why avoid (constant) negative news?

Swiss thinker Rolf Dobelli gave up reading the news years ago, and has never looked back. He asks you – out of all the thousands of news items you have read in the last year – which have done you any good – or helped others? Likely none of them.

Far better instead to educate yourself by reading good books, then donating to small charities that help, of your own choosing.

News stories are overwhelmingly about things you cannot influence. It grinds us down and I would not be surprised if news consumption at least partially, contributes to the widespread cause of depression.

I know a bunch of viciously uncreative minds who consume news like drugs. If you want to come up with old solutions, read news. If you are looking for new solutions, don’t. Rolf Dobelli

We all know what it’s like to wake up to the sound of a news alert, only to be greeted by stories that can dampen our spirits. Starting your day with a dose of negativity can set a gloomy tone for the hours ahead. Instead, consider the power of positive news!