INTERNATIONAL Day of Happiness is right around the corner (Saturday, 20 March) and it is, therefore, the perfect time to evaluate what truly makes people happy, especially in these trying times.

In order to get an idea as to how the pandemic has shifted the psyche of South Africans, the South African Rooibos Council (SARC) conducted a survey comprising 700 people of varying ages and backgrounds.

The survey revealed that the simpler things in life are what cause people the most happiness these days.

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The Covid-19 pandemic has had a monumental impact on our lives and has forced us to reconsider what makes people truly happy.

According to the poll, the top five pursuits that bring South Africans the most joy include:

1. Visiting with close friends and family (65%)

2. sipping a soothing cup of tea (56%)

3. being in nature (53%)

4. lending a helping hand to someone in need (39%)

5. A good night’s rest and laughing out loud (tied at 29%)

Others cited physical activities (23%), reading a good book (22%), spending time with a pet (20%) and indulging in a sweet treat (18%) as their ‘happy place’.

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