Why You Should Care About Happiness Surveys

Are Children the Key to Happiness?

family harmony

Certainly, having children makes you happy. Except that data gathered from happiness surveys show a clear connection between the life stage of the family with children and the happiness level of the parents. Ask a busy parent how happy they are dealing with the problems that come up when raising children. They’ll tell you, it can be frustrating and more. Contrary to popular belief, happiness greatly increases as each child leaves the nest.

Focus on You

What are some of the things you can do for yourself to be happier?

1. Get enough sleep. You only need to think about a crabby toddler past her naptime to realize how important sleep is to clear thinking and a good mood.

2. Sensible work commute. Working close to home, and having a schedule that makes sense for your lifestyle increases your happiness factor.

3. Smile. “Fake it till you make it” is rooted in science. Putting on a happy face inevitably brings about a cheerier disposition.