Want to be happy? According to a new survey of 2,000 Americans, people think the key to being blissful is a mix of being true to yourself and spending time with family.
Top factors for a well-rounded personal life:
- Spending time with family
- Watching TV shows/movies
- Getting a quality night’s sleep/enough sleep
- Taking time for yourself every day
- Listening to music and/or podcasts
- Spending time with friends
- Keeping your house/space clean and organized
- Having sex
- Spending time outside/in nature
- Spending time with a pet
The it went to break it down further for Americans. Their secrets to personal happiness:
- Be yourself and enjoy time with family
- Be willing to be wrong
- Be honest with yourself
- Being happy with yourself and what you have
- Do what you love as often as you can
- Don’t stress the small stuff
- Exercise and eating right
- Finding a balance in life
- Finding joy, even in the hard times
- Getting enough sleep