# Can avoiding misery lead to happiness?

The Guardian Health explores whether avoiding misery is enough to make people happy. The article examines the difference between reducing negative feelings and actively cultivating positive ones, suggesting happiness may require more than the absence of suffering. It is a reflective piece on well-being rather than a news event.

**Importance:** 2/5

## Sources

### Health
- [The Guardian Health](https://www.theguardian.com/books/2026/sep/27/does-avoiding-misery-make-you-happy) — Sun, 27 Sep 2026 11:00:04 GMT