Results: What makes you happy?
Published on 08/21/2015
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A few days ago I found an article I saved from Stanford psychologists about 10 thing that science says will make us happy. Which ones are important for you? If there are any others you want to mention, please let us know about them in the comments below.
Savor everyday moments
47%
800 votes
Avoid Comparisons
24%
402 votes
Put money low on the list
23%
382 votes
Have meaningful goals
35%
594 votes
Take initiative at work
14%
234 votes
Make friends, treasure family
49%
834 votes
Smile, even when you don’t Feel Like It
41%
688 votes
Say thank you like you mean it
49%
833 votes
Get out and exercise
38%
647 votes
Give it away, give it away now!
20%
339 votes
N/A
15%
262 votes
Other (please specify)
2%
34 votes
| Other Answers | Percentage | Votes |
|---|---|---|
| 0.15% | 9 | |
| believing in a creator god who loves me | 0.02% | 1 |
| family | 0.02% | 1 |
| god and my ferrets and cats and deer | 0.02% | 1 |
| a thankful heart | 0.02% | 1 |
| be honest | 0.02% | 1 |
| spirituality, value you what you have not what you don't, stop being selfish/get outside of yourself, be courageous | 0.02% | 1 |
| nothing makes me happy | 0.02% | 1 |
| family ! | 0.02% | 1 |
| one of the things that make me so happy is to look up at the starry sky. i find it humbling and "grounding".. | 0.02% | 1 |
| treat others better each day. | 0.02% | 1 |
| my rabbits and people giving me money | 0.02% | 1 |
| all of the above | 0.02% | 1 |
| god and going to church. | 0.02% | 1 |
| my cats | 0.02% | 1 |
| having a cat or dog. | 0.02% | 1 |
| jesus christ and the holy bible | 0.02% | 1 |
| helping others understand the bible. | 0.02% | 1 |
| your relation to god | 0.02% | 1 |
| learn to let go (de-stress) | 0.02% | 1 |
| being alone | 0.02% | 1 |
| my relationship with jesus. | 0.02% | 1 |
| going to church | 0.02% | 1 |
| a strong faith in god | 0.02% | 1 |
| crocheting for donations | 0.02% | 1 |
| have enough money just to live on | 0.02% | 1 |
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The article mentioned that while keeping up with the Joneses is part of American culture, comparing ourselves with others can be damaging to happiness and self-esteem. Instead of comparing ourselves to others, focusing on our own personal achievement leads to greater satisfaction. Do you tend to compare your own life with those around you to determine if you are successful?
Yes
15%
256 votes
Sometimes
42%
706 votes
No
43%
732 votes
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Study participants who took time to "savor" ordinary events that they normally hurried through, or to think back on pleasant moments from their day, showed significant increases in happiness and reductions in depression. Do you take time every day to enjoy small details that make you feel better?
Yes
62%
1050 votes
No
34%
582 votes
Other (please specify)
4%
62 votes
| Other Answers | Percentage | Votes |
|---|---|---|
| sometimes | 1.36% | 23 |
| 0.89% | 15 | |
| na | 0.24% | 4 |
| n/a | 0.12% | 2 |
| sometimes i need to be reminded. | 0.06% | 1 |
| often but not always | 0.06% | 1 |
| both | 0.06% | 1 |
| most of the time i do, but not everyday. | 0.06% | 1 |
| for the most part i do | 0.06% | 1 |
| going to start | 0.06% | 1 |
| sometimes but i find now that i am so busy i don't take the time i should to reflect on these moments. | 0.06% | 1 |
| sometimes.... it's hard, but important! ;o) | 0.06% | 1 |
| some times | 0.06% | 1 |
| i try | 0.06% | 1 |
| at times | 0.06% | 1 |
| i try to because sometimes they are the most important | 0.06% | 1 |
| some days | 0.06% | 1 |
| undecided | 0.06% | 1 |
| i can't say i do this daily but i put effort into reminding myself of how good life is. | 0.06% | 1 |
| sometimes if i am not too far gone | 0.06% | 1 |
| it depends | 0.06% | 1 |
| most days but depends how busy i am in the day | 0.06% | 1 |
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The study also mentioned that people who keep gratitude journals on a weekly basis are healthier, more optimistic, and more likely to make progress toward achieving personal goals. How often do you say " thank you"?
Always
56%
942 votes
Sometimes
29%
488 votes
Seldom
6%
96 votes
Never
9%
151 votes
Other (please specify)
1%
17 votes
| Other Answers | Percentage | Votes |
|---|---|---|
| 0.35% | 6 | |
| na | 0.18% | 3 |
| often | 0.06% | 1 |
| whenever it's warranted | 0.06% | 1 |
| i was raised to say thank-you, now its just an automatic response | 0.06% | 1 |
| grateful to everyone and everything in my life, always! thank you! | 0.06% | 1 |
| as often as i can remember (cognitive issues that make me forget to be grateful to the universe sometimes) | 0.06% | 1 |
| when appropriate | 0.06% | 1 |
| i say thank you . not sometimes, not as often as i should but more and more the older i get | 0.06% | 1 |
| try to most of the time | 0.06% | 1 |
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