15 Facts About Happiness That Will Surely Impress You
Can Money Buy You Happiness?
According to a Princeton study, more money makes people happier up to $75,000 a year. After that point, higher pay does not increase happiness.
Happy wife happy life
The wife’s happiness is more important than her husband’s when it comes to keeping a happy, lasting marriage, in a study that surveyed older couples married for an average of 39 years.
Happy morning
People are happier in the mornings. When the sun rises, so does your mood. One Cornell study found that the brightest periods of the day are when you first get out of bed.
Don’t Pursue Happiness!
Focusing too much on happiness may be doing you more harm than good in the long run. Researchers out of the University of California, Berkeley found that a constant pursuit of happiness can even start to feel lonely.
Cherophobia
Happiness levels are about 50% genetic, 10% circumstance, and about 40% choice. In other words, a large part of happiness is under our control.
Under your control
Happiness levels are about 50% genetic, 10% circumstance, and about 40% choice. In other words, a large part of happiness is under our control.
Boosts of happiness
Certain types of food can create at least quick boosts of happiness. Foods like milk, chicken, and nuts contain tryptophan, which increases the production of serotonin, a chemical linked to feelings of calm and happiness.
Instant happiness
Petting a dog or cat or other furry pets releases oxytocin (the “cuddle hormone”), which creates instant happiness. Oxytocin also lowers blood pressure and reduces stress levels.
Product of life
While Americans tend to seek high-intensity types of happiness, such as joy, excitement, and euphoria, Danes and Swedes value lower-intensity happiness, such as contentment and relaxation. They also see happiness as a by-product of life and not an end.
Happiness is contagious
Happiness is contagious. A person who has a close “happy” friend increases his or own feelings of happiness by 15%. Even being near happy acquaintances, or “third-degree” friends, increases the chance of happiness by 6%.
Happy people embrace failure
Happy people embrace failure. Failing is a way to figure out what works, and then making changes that lead to happiness and success.
Go to church
Research indicates that those who go to church are happier than those who do not. However, it has little to do with religion and more to do about socializing. Going to church is essentially scheduled “friend” time.
Sleep
The amount of sleep a person gets directly influences their happiness levels. Sleep deprivation directly increases depression and stress levels.
The happiest jobs
According to Forbes, the top ten happiest jobs are 1) principal, 2) executive chef, 3) loan officer, 4) automation engineer, 5) research assistant, 6) Oracle database administrator, 7) website developer, 8) business development executive, 9) senior software engineer, and 10) systems developer.
The Unhappiest Jobs
According to Forbes, the top ten least happiest jobs are 1) security officer, 2) merchandiser, 3) salesperson, 4) dispatcher, 5) clerk, 6) research analyst, 7) legal assistant, 8) technical support agent, 9) truck driver, and 10) customer service specialist.