The Top 20 Things That Make People Feel Good–And a New Positivity Bench in London
Summary
- A poll of 2,000 adults identified the top 20 things that bring feelings of happiness and positivity.
- The survey was commissioned by the cheese company Babybel.
- Good night’s sleep and sunny blue sky ranked as the top two factors for feeling good.
- 45% of respondents mentioned that receiving a nice compliment can significantly boost their mood.
- Laughing until tears flowed was also noted as a high scorer in generating positive emotions.
- On average, respondents experienced uplifting moments three times a day and felt good about their day four times out of seven in a typical week.
- However, 83% actively avoid negative stories on social media and TV to prevent feeling emotionally drained.
- 68% of those polled believe happiness is contagious, and over a third make an effort to spread positivity.
- Only 24% allocate regular time for activities that personally bring them happiness.
- Many of the top 20 happiness-inducing activities are low-cost or free, emphasizing the link between feeling good and doing good.
TOP 20 THINGS THAT MAKE US FEEL GOOD
- A good night’s sleep
- A sunny blue sky
- Summer
- Receiving a compliment or praise
- Booking a holiday
- Crying with laughter
- Getting a quiet moment to yourself
- Eating your favorite snack
- Pets being happy to see you
- Looking back at old photographs
- Finishing a great book
- Helping an elderly person with something
- Finishing a workout
- Hearing children really belly-laughing
- Finding a parking space when it’s busy
- A newly-cleaned car
- When your football or other sports team wins
- A heart-to-heart with a loved one
- Volunteering or helping others
- Finding out your children have done well at school
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