Scientists found out at what hours of day and at what age people are happiest
Scientists have named when a person feels happy (photo: Freepik)
Happiness is a state that everyone strives for. Scientists have determined which hours of the day and years a person feels happiest and which ones are unhappy. This can influence your decisions, life events, and success.
The happiest hours of the day
According to research from University College London, published in the BMJ Mental Health journal, our well-being changes throughout the day.
The highest level of well-being is in the morning, while it decreases in the late afternoon. This may be due to biological rhythms and daily habits.
Scientists have determined that people most often experience sadness, depression, and anxiety between 23:00 and 01:00. This is partly due to exhaustion after a day's work, less social interaction, and the production of hormones such as cortisol and melatonin.
And the happiest hours of the day are those immediately after waking up - that is, in the morning. The world seems much better and brighter.
And that's not all. There is also a difference in feelings depending on the days of the week. The happiest day is Tuesday. People feel the most satisfied with the rhythm of life on Monday and Friday. But on Sunday, this figure was the lowest.
The scientists found that the season also has an impact on mood - people tended to have lower levels of depressive and anxiety symptoms and loneliness, as well as higher levels of happiness and life satisfaction in spring, summer, and fall.
What is the happiest age for a person
Scientists have conducted several studies on this topic and could not name a single figure. Here are the results:
23 years old - according to research by the London School of Economics, young people often feel the most optimistic and confident about the future.
35-40 years old - a study by Harvard University showed that at this age, people begin to stabilize their lives, reach career heights, and have stronger social ties.
60-70 years old - according to the American Psychological Association, older people feel more satisfied with life, worry less about career and material issues, and have more time for themselves and their loved ones.
82 years - this is the figure named by the World Health Organization. Scientists believe that it is at this age that a person reaches the peak of happiness. According to neuroscientists, this is due to the realization that all the most difficult things in life are over and a person has experienced everything that has stressed them.
What is the most difficult age for a person
Adolescence (13-18 years old) - psychologists note that this is a time of emotional turmoil due to hormonal changes, self-discovery, and social pressure.
45-48 years old - according to research by Princeton University economists, this is the period of the so-called "happiness curve". This is the age when people experience the most stress due to career, financial difficulties, and midlife crisis.
Sources: research by University College London, BMJ Mental Health, London School of Economics, Harvard study, American Psychological Association, Princeton University, welt.de.
