An Interesting Read On Happieness

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Contrary to what some recent studies have said, people do NOT like Facebook more than sex!

Researchers at the University of Canterbury in New Zealand have published the results of a survey asking people to rate different activities in three categories  including pleasure, engagement and meaning.  Here is the list of things that bring us the most happiness:

#1.)  Sex- obviously.

#2.)  Getting drunk- who doesn’t like to let loose and have a good time?

#3.)  Volunteering- it always feels good to give back

#4.)  Meditation or prayer- everyone needs a time to take a step back and reflect

#5.)  Taking care of children- those little guys are so cute! 

#6.)  Listening to music- jamming out is the best

#7.)  Socializing with friends- these people help you have a good time and keep you sane!

#8.)  Hobbies- this stuff is fun but probably ranks so low because of the effort level it takes

#9.)  Shopping- fun when you are in the mood, bad when it’s a chore

#10.)  Video games- these things start out fun but can get addicting and time consuming!

And here are the ten things that bring us the LEAST happiness:

#1.)  Recovering from an illness- obviously

#2.)  Facebook- sometimes the whole thing can be so annoying! Your “friends” can post something stupid, annoying or offensive, making the social networking somewhat of a chore

#3.)  Housework- there are a million things we’d rather do than housework!

#4.)  Studying- because it’s boring, but can be rewarding

#5.)  Texting- a phone call is just easier sometimes!

#6.)  Going To Class- because who wants to be lectured at when they are an adult?!

#7.)  Going to work- when you are only doing it for the money, it’s difficult to actually want to be there

#8.)  Commuting- necessary evil

#9.)  Fixing computer problems- such a hassle, but we all want our gadgets to work!

#10.)  Showering- probably because this is the first step to getting things accomplished in the morning!

Read and discuss.