Are You Living Your Best Life? Take The Happiness Quiz

One thing is for certain; life is too short to be miserable. But living in the modern world can make it difficult to be happy all the time. There is always so much going on around us and sometimes it's all just too much. If you don't work on cultivating a strong mind and a positive mental outlook it's easy to become miserable, focusing more on the past and the future than what is going on in the present moment.

For most of us, happy means a safe and secure environment, access to the things we need, and time to spend with our family and friends. Other people measure happiness by how much money they have in the bank, how many houses they own, or how successful they are in their careers. Happiness means different things to different people. Some people are lucky enough to be born with an optimistic attitude towards life, while others are just naturally pessimistic and need to work harder to develop a happy attitude. True happiness means practicing gratitude for the things you have and not always waiting for other people to make changes for you.

Are you ready to find out how happy you are? Let's begin!

Question 1

How many days a week do you feel happy?

Everyone has bad days. The days when nothing seems to go right and the world looks grey and pointless. But when you are having more and more of these types of days then it could mean something is wrong. If you were to look back over the past week, how many days would you say you felt happy?

Question 2

Do you like to see other people happy?

Let's say you log into Facebook and find out that one of your friends just got engaged, another just got a promotion and a girl you went to school with just got a modeling contract. They're all so excited and in comparison, your life looks kind of boring. How do you feel; do you like to see others happy?

Question 3

Which of these statements best describes how you feel about work?

Unless you've managed to win the lottery or marry into a wealthy family, you probably have to earn a living just like the rest of us. Even the most basic things in life cost money so we all have to go out and earn that dollar so it's important to do something you find fulfilling. Which of these statements best describes how you feel about work?

Question 4

How often do you feel trapped?

Sometimes being grown-up sucks. When we are young we see adults as having all the freedom in the world but the sad truth is that you have earn that freedom. Almost everyone has obligations and responsibilities and sometimes they can make us feel like we can't move. How often do you feel trapped?

Question 5

How often do you exercise?

We know, we know, you've heard it a million times before but it's true - if you don't exercise your body then it's going to be very difficult to have a healthy mind. Exercise can make us feel refreshed and is a healthy outlet for negative feelings. How often do you exercise?

Question 6

Which of these statements best describes your eating habits?

Do you have a healthy relationship with food? Do you try to follow a healthy diet or do you just eat whatever you want whenever you want? You need to give your brain the right nutrients to help you feel happy. Which of these statements best describes your eating habits?

Question 7

When last did you do something spontaneous?

Your friends call you on a Friday afternoon and ask if you want to go surfing with them the next day. Problem is, you've never been on a surfboard in your life and your body isn't looking that hot. Will you go for it or make an excuse? When last did you do something spontaneous?

Question 8

Do you secretly hope for others to fail?

Only happy people want to see others succeed. If you are a miserable person who is dissatisfied with your own life then you definitely won't want to see anyone else being happy. You'd prefer to see them being unhappy - just like you. Be honest - do you secretly hope for others to fail?

Question 9

When was the last time you did a good deed?

When last did you do a good deed - and not post about it on social media? Happy people know that being kind to others, even when they don't reciprocate, feels good and helps makes the world a nicer place for everyone. When last did you do a good deed?

Question 10

How many hours a day do you spend on social media?

It's called social media but is it really social? If you are spending more time on Facebook and Twitter than with your friends and family then there might be a problem. Too much screen time can make you feel sad and disconnected. How many hours a day do you spend on social media?

Question 11

Do you feel like your life has direction?

Do you feel like you know where you are going in life or does your life feel like a maze you just can't seem to solve? If you feel like your life is pointless then chances are good that you won't feel very happy. Do you feel like your life has direction?

Question 12

How often do you feel like your anger is out of control?

Are you in control of your emotions or does it feel like people around you are always pushing your buttons and forcing you to become angry? We all lose control from time to time but if you're angry almost all the time then there is a problem. How often do you feel like your anger is out of control?

Question 13

How much influence do others have on your happiness?

Do you let other people control how happy you are? When something goes wrong are you quick to lay the blame on someone else or do you take responsibility for your own happiness? Perhaps you feel like your life would be perfect if only the right person were to come along? How much influence do others have on your happiness?

Question 14

What is your idea of a good time?

Life is all about balance; we need to work hard to achieve our dreams but we also need to take time to just relax and enjoy the moment. When the weekend rolls around, what do you like to do with your free time? What is your idea of having fun?

Question 15

What prevents you from being happy?

Do you feel like there are obstacles in your life that prevent you from feeling happy? Is happiness always something that you see for yourself in the future but can never seem to find in the present moment? What do you feel prevents you from feeling happy day to day?

Question 16

What time of the day do you have the most energy?

Some of us are night owls who prefer to get things done in the evenings and rather sleep a little later in the mornings. Others prefer to go to bed early and get started at the crack of dawn when they feel fresh. Everyone has different peaks and lows in their energy levels. What time of the day do you have the most energy?

Question 17

Do you hold grudges?

Have people done you wrong in the past? Have you been hurt and broken by other people? Welcome to the world, it happens to everyone. But are you the type of person who holds on to that hurt in the form of grudges? Or have you learned to let go of the past?

Question 18

Which statement best describes your current relationship?

Having healthy, fulfilling relationships can go a long way in ensuring that we feel happy and content. But it all starts with us, and our relationship with ourselves. We can't expect others to solve our problems but good relationships can provide us with the emotional support we need.

Question 19

How often do you feel lonely?

Feeling alone is one of the worst feelings in the world, but for many loneliness is just a part of everyday life. You can be surrounded by people but if you don't feel like they understand you, you will feel alone. Connecting with others is vital in order to feel happy.

Question 20

What would improve your work life?

We all have to work in order to earn a living but if your job is a constant source of stress and anxiety then your life is going to feel quite miserable. What changes would you like to see at work? What would make it more bearable?

Question 21

You suddenly have a free evening. What do you do?

You had plans to see a friend tonight but he's just called to tell you that he won't make it. So now you have an unexpected free evening so what are you going to do with it? Are you happy to just chill on your own or do you need to make emergency social arrangements?

Question 22

What statement best describes your sleeping habits?

Are you struggling to get a good nights sleep? Or do you feel like no matter how much you sleep you can't seem to feel rested? It's very difficult, almost impossible to feel happy and vital if you are not resting properly. What statement best describes your sleeping habits?

Question 23

What is your biggest source of stress?

For most of us, life is pretty stressful. There are always things to do and often it feels like we don't have enough time to get to everything. Stress keeps us living in the past or the future and prevents us from living in the now. What is your biggest source of stress?

Question 24

What motivates you?

You can't rely on others to keep you motivated; if you want something then you have to be prepared to inspire yourself. Hard work does pay off in the end and no-one ever succeeded by just lying on the couch. What motivates you to get out of bed each morning?

Question 25

Do you feel like you will be happy when better opportunities come your way?

Life is never going to be perfect and it's no good waiting for the ideal circumstances before you allow yourself to feel happy. Are you waiting for something or someone to change your life or are you making things happen for yourself? Do you feel like you will be happy when better opportunities come your way?

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