Happy Documentary

Dr. Ed Diener studied some of the happiest people and found that without exception, they all had

• Pets they adored and spent time with

• High levels of wealth

• Close connected friends or family

• A job they liked and lots of exercise

Dr. Dan Gilbert's research reveals that money is important for happiness

• if a person wants lots of wealth

• Never, under any circumstances

• only to people living in wealthy nations

• to meet one's basic needs

Dr. Dan Gilbert discusses that there is NO significant difference in levels of happiness between someone who makes $50,000 a year and __________

• $5,000

• $500,000

• $55,000

Happiness is....

• completely set at birth

• a skill that can be developed

• determined mostly by wealth

• determined mostly by wealth and status

Which country demonstrates that overwork can cause tremendous unhappiness and even death?

• Bhutan

• United States

• Denmark

• Japan

Which country offers free education and health care for life and frequently ranks as having the happiest people?

• Bhutan

• United States

• Denmark

• Japan

Which country chooses to measure their citizens Gross Domestic Happiness over it's total wealth?

• Bhutan

• United States

• Denmark

• Japan

What percentage of one's general happiness level is actually genetic, or 'set at birth'?

• 50%

• 10%

• 40%

What has the LEAST impact on our happiness levels?

• Genes

• Wealth, status & fame

• The number of friends we have

What do we need to ensure that our levels of happiness strong?

• Increases in personal wealth until one is wealthy

• Promotions, awards, honors, and social recognition

• More friends

• Experiences that help produce natural dopamine in our brains