Can you be happy being average?
The truth is, the vast majority of us probably put the desire to be exceptional or superior above our own happiness. Being average is not aspirational and it’s not impressive. But it might just be the key to contentment.
How can we be satisfied in your life?
You Can Lead a More Satisfying Life by Making a Few Small Changes
- Focus on the positive.
- Find your stress relief.
- Don’t be afraid to take time for yourself.
- Take responsibility for your actions.
- Be more understanding.
- Re-evaluate your relationships.
- Live your best life.
How does life satisfaction vary around the world?
If we compare life satisfaction reports from around the world at any given point in time, we immediately see that countries with higher average national incomes tend to have higher average life satisfaction scores. In other words: People in richer countries tend to report higher life satisfaction than people in poorer countries.
What does it mean to be satisfied with your life?
But being satisfied with your life is something a little different. Daniel Kahneman, Nobel Prize winner and author of Thinking, Fast and Slow, gave a TED talk where he explained the two pretty well: Happiness is being happy in your life. We experience it immediately and in the moment.
Are income and life satisfaction the same?
So the evidence suggests that income and life satisfaction tend to go together (which still doesn’t mean they are one and the same). Important life events such as marriage or divorce do affect our happiness, but have surprisingly little long-term impact. The evidence suggests that people tend to adapt to changes.
How accurate are surveys on life satisfaction and happiness?
Surveys asking people about life satisfaction and happiness do measure subjective well-being with reasonable accuracy. Life satisfaction and happiness vary widely both within and among countries. It only takes a glimpse at the data to see that people are distributed along a wide spectrum of happiness levels.