05/30/2026
What if happiness isn't just a feeling — but a product and service design; and organization, community and economic development principle.
As the founder and formulator of haia (happy as I am), it always hits home in a meaningful way since happiness is the inspiration behind the brand.
haia was born from a simple but radical belief: When people feel happy in their skin, everything else in life expands — confidence, connection, creativity, and contribution.
That's why haia isn't "just" skincare. It's skin well-being.
The insights from the World Happiness Report echo what we see every day in wellness science:
• Happier people innovate more
• Happier teams collaborate better
• Happier communities are more resilient
• Happier people make for happier countries
• Happier countries create value for citizens and the
world
The dedication, rigor, and global perspective of the Report's editors, authors, and partners continue to inspire. Their work reminds us that happiness is far more than something soft, it's calculated strategy.
Check out where the US lands in this hallmark research.
The World Happiness Report is published by the Wellbeing Research Centre at the University of Oxford, in partnership with Gallup, the UN Sustainable Development Solutions Network and an independent editorial board.