Sunday, May 14, 2006

Get Happy!

What makes you happy? Is it positive thinking, counting your blessings, taking time to smell the flowers, or avoiding traffic jams? This BBC feature investigates whether there's a magic recipe, and how much value we place on contentment.

Learn why the increased wealth of countries hasn't necessarily translated into greater happiness, and decide for yourself if the government of Bhutan has figured out the balance between good cheer and wealth. Find out if joyful people are healthier, and how levels of fulfillment change throughout our lives.

Now take a test and see just how satisfied you really are. If the results are a little lower than you'd like, take heart in the site's good news: Joy is something we can all afford —and is easily within our grasp. Hallelujah! Come on, get happy.

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