FAQ?
What does it mean to be happy?
Once we redefine what happiness means, “there’s a way to relate to our unpleasant emotions that’s more restorative-more growth-and learning-oriented,” Simon-Thomas notes. It’s important to practice self-compassion, and to recognize that when we feel bad, the answer isn’t to stifle those emotions or berate ourselves.
Should you watch Happy Valley (BBC One) weekly?
It feels rather old-fashioned to be watching Happy Valley (BBC One) in weekly instalments rather than one great binge. I’m all for it. I know there are plenty of people out there (hello, Mum) who prefer these days to wait for a series to finish, so they can watch it in their own time. For me, though, Happy Valley is a series to be savoured.
Is Happy Valley a hit?
Happy Valley was a big hit with audiences after first airing in 2014, winning a BAFTA Award for Best Drama Series, with a follow-up second series in 2016.
Is it healthy to be happy on social media?
It’s much healthier to reframe how we think about happiness, Simon-Thomas says, and to accept that it includes the full spectrum of emotions. Remind yourself that when you’re scrolling past beaming faces on social media, you’re only seeing part of the story, and it’s not possible or healthy for anyone to constantly be happy.
