Assess Your Current Happiness
Happiness means something different to each of us, and we all measure it in our own way. Still, we share a common goal: lasting happiness. Want to know if you'll be happy for the long haul? Take this quick quiz!
Question: While shopping, you spot a pair of shoes you really love, but buying them would leave you with no money. What do you do?
A: Buy them
If you chose A, lasting happiness may be harder to come by. You tend to focus on immediate pleasure instead of the bigger picture. Without planning ahead, your future can feel uncertain, and staying happy usually takes effort and foresight.
B: Wait until you have the money to buy them
If you chose B, you might not feel happy right now, but you're likely to be happier down the road. You value quality of life and make rational choices, which helps you keep a healthy balance. There may be bumps along the way, but you are on track to find lasting happiness.
C: Just look, I can't bring myself to spend all my money on shoes
If you chose C, you are likely to stay happy throughout your life. People like you have fewer material wants and are not overly demanding, so it is easier to feel satisfied, and that often leads to deeper happiness. You know happiness is not about flashy appearances; it comes from within, which helps you stay content as you get older.