- What makes someone happy? A famous study pdf, conducted almost 40 years ago, found that lottery winners tend not to be happier than other people. Once the initial buzz of winning fades, it says.
- I focused on what I did the best, which was being a mom and a creative educator. I also had to remind myself that I was doing my best, which was enough to make me sustain happiness. Further Reading: 5 REALISTIC Ways for Teachers to Get Healthier This Year. Take Time for Yourself.
- Sure, clementines smell great—but a vanilla bean scent is also a great way to make you instantly happy. A 2005 study in the journal Chemical Senses found it made participants super happy and also nice and relaxed—AKA an unbeatable combo.
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Last Updated: Feb 13, 2019
As you're well aware, there are loads of good reasons to get an education: intellectual enrichment, employment opportunities, building a solid social and professional network. But what is it that really makes current former students happy and successful in the long run? The folks at Happify decided to look at the science behind what links education, happiness, and success, and this fascinating infographic details their findings.
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