Researchers have found some underlying factors for happiness..
Married people are more content than singles, but having children does not raise happiness level.
Education and IQ seem to have little impact on happiness.
Attractive people are only slightly happier than the unattractive.
The elderly (over 65) are more satisfied with their lives than the young.
Friendships are crucial if you want to be happy.
As much as 50% of the happiness factor is genetic. Educators say people can be taught the habits of optimism and how to handle negative thoughts.
Taken from The Straits Times Saturday, August 25, 2007, page 2 of Life!
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