We like to ask questions. And, we found out that our community of users likes to answer them! We’re not talking about happiness or optimism tests. We’ve asked you some questions about how happiness and resilience work in the real world and here is what you said…

Question: Do you think you can increase your happiness?

• Yes – 86%
• No – 6%
• Not sure – 8%

Question: Watching the news on  TV makes me…

• happier – 3%
• less happy – 32%
• no effect – 19%
• depressed – 46%

Question: I am happier when I am…

• by myself – 39%
• with other people – 61%

Question: Which of the following would make you happier?

• winning the lottery – 47%
• having children – 11%
• getting married – 24%
• your favorite team wins the championship – 2%
• living in your dream house – 16%

Question: Which of the following provides you with the most meaning and purpose in your life?

• work – 18%
• doing charity – 8%
• kids – 27%
• religion – 16%
• other – 31%

A few notes: These data were collected through polls placed on the front page of happier.com.  They are not a scientific representative sample.  But we think they’re fun.

Let us know if there is a question you would like us to ask.  Just leave a comment below.

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