Happiness is a universal pursuit of something we all strive for, yet it often feels elusive or tied to fleeting moments.
If you’ve ever looked back at your life and thought, “I was happiest in my early 20s, carefree and full of promise”, you’re not alone.
But, is happiness really about age, or is it more about how we perceive and experience life’s stages?
Let’s delve into the science behind happiness and unpack the complexities of age-related joy, especially in today’s fast-paced, social media-driven world.
The U-shaped curve: Is there a happiness pattern?
Research has long pointed to a U-shaped happiness curve to explain the ebbs and flows of our emotional states throughout life.
This model suggests that we start relatively happy during our youth, face a decline in happiness…
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