Frequently Asked Questions
What is Happy Spot?
Happy Spot is your go-to destination for Happy News, Life Tips, Science-Backed Health, and Timeless Wisdom. All served up in bite-sized, upbeat articles.
What does “42” mean?
We borrow “42” from pop-culture lore, specifically “The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy”, as a playful nod to “the answer to everything.” We don’t have the answer to everything but believe that happiness is as good an answer as “42”. On Happy Spot, it symbolizes simple, profound tips that make life happier and healthier.
What is H42PY?
The idea that started happy-spot.com. HAPPY and 42 became H42PY. It’s basically the galaxy in which happy spot is travelling in. But it is quite hard to pronounce, so it glitters in the background for now.
Which topics do you cover?
Quite a lot, basically everything about happiness:
Happy News: feel-good stories from around the world.
Health & Science: research that boosts well-being, evidence-based advice for body and mind.
Wisdom: principles from great thinkers and traditions.
How often do you publish new content?
We post fresh articles 2–3 times per week. For now. But the goal is to publish a bit more.
We also drop weekly newsletters so you never miss a smile.
Can I subscribe to your newsletter?
Sure thing. Just click “Subscribe” on the newsletter page or right here, enter your email, and you’ll get our top tips, feel-good stories, and exclusive Happy Spot insights delivered every Friday.
How is your content researched?
Every health or science post references peer-reviewed studies and reputable sources. We summarize key findings in clear, friendly language and try to sprinkle in some humor, if possible. We are journalists with years of experience.
Can I contribute an article or story?
Yes, please! We welcome guest posts that align with our ethos of positivity, balance, and evidence. Email your pitch to hello@happy-spot.com with the subject line “Guest Post.” You can also write us if you know a great story, read a great paper or just let us know about things we can improve.
Is Happy Spot free or is there a paywall?
The Happy News are free. Some health & science too. The in-depth articles that take a lot of (human) time, are accessible to members that support our mission to spread more good content to the internet.
How else do you earn money?
We have our members that support what we are doing and pay any amount they want or can to keep this happy spot going. There are also people that are just fed up with bad news and negative that flood most of the news platform and social media platforms. They support our mission to shine a light on all that is good, uplifting and positive. It’s a community that believes that there is good in the world and want us to cover it. We also have an app that you can download for free, with ads, or pay a small fee to get an ad-free version.
Where can I find you on social media?
We are not big fans of social media and the algorithms that often let you doomscroll through negative content. But we are experimenting to see if we can have a positive impact for you on social media. We are on Bluesky, X, YouTube, Tiktok, Facebook, Instagram and Pinterest. If it works and people get positive content on their social feeds, we’ll continue.
What is Happy 42?
For now, a project. In the future, our signature 42-day (6 weeks) online program for our members and supporters with:
Daily lessons drawing on the world’s greatest thinkers and experts
Actionable life-hacks for more joy, resilience, and well-being
Exercises in happiness science, mindfulness, and self-discovery
Each day delivers a fresh, uplifting insight and practical tip, so by day 42, you’ll hopefully have built lasting habits for a healthier, happier you.
