**only 14% of american adults are "very happy"

**Goat Milk** · 06-17-20, 05:40 AM

So where exactly did you get that statistic, because I sure as hell know I never voted.

Another poll? Lol.

**RudyRuetigger** · 06-17-20, 05:41 AM

Glad to have another 85.99999% on my side

I love tearing people down when my life sucks

**cincinnatikid513** · 06-17-20, 05:41 AM

polls are worthless

**milwaukee mike** · 06-17-20, 05:50 AM

oops i forgot to post the link

Americans are the unhappiest they've been in 50 years, poll finds

https://www.nbcnews.com/news/amp/ncna1231153

Just 14% of U.S. adults say they're very happy.

and yes polls can be worthless... but we all know some miserable whiny bitches

**jjgold** · 06-17-20, 06:19 AM

Mike nailed it

Mike prey on insecure people and try to make money

**big joe 1212** · 06-17-20, 06:24 AM

the 14% are probably the ones sitting home collecting more than 100% unemployment

**pologq** · 06-17-20, 07:30 AM

Originally posted by big joe 1212

the 14% are probably the ones sitting home collecting more than 100% unemployment

good point.

facebook can be pure unhappiness if you let it get to you.

**manny24** · 06-17-20, 07:33 AM

Originally posted by big joe 1212

the 14% are probably the ones sitting home collecting more than 100% unemployment

wrong Joe those lazy fukks are still miserable

it's those of us that have literally not watched a news program or spoken to liberal family members over 5 months

**Foxx** · 06-17-20, 08:05 AM

Milwaukee Mike, the happy wanderer

Some of the happiest people that I've met were in poorer countries. They were people who had the least but seemed genuinely happy with less cares. They took pleasure in the simple things in life. More money, more problems.

**milwaukee mike** · 06-17-20, 08:49 AM

i like to spend my money foolishly, that brings me peace and happiness

"investing" it in 3 homes, a bunch of cars, a boat, etc never made anyone happier, good point foxx... it's just more shit to worry about

**Headsterx** · 06-17-20, 08:55 AM

It's not hard to be in the 14%. Just need weed for smoking and Weed for picking... Lol

**Hman** · 06-17-20, 08:59 AM

The problem is, the people who have been unhappy for fabricated reasons in their feeble minds, are making everyone else unhappy with their unacceptable actions.

**RudyRuetigger** · 06-17-20, 09:31 AM

i am actually an alcoholic

so i think i fit i the 14% happy

**jjgold** · 06-17-20, 09:41 AM

If you can always take advantage of weak people it’s very profitable

**Roger T. Bannon** · 06-17-20, 09:41 AM

That is extremely high for gamblers. 50% of gamblers are "very angry."

**JohnGalt2341** · 06-17-20, 10:01 AM

I highly recommend the book The Happiness Hypothesis to everyone. It's not a self-help book btw. Below is an excerpt from the book:

“Where does happiness come from? There are several different “happiness hypotheses.” One is that happiness comes from getting what you want, but we all know (and research confirms) that such happiness is short-lived. A more promising hypothesis is that happiness comes from within and cannot be obtained by making the world conform to your desires. This idea was widespread in the ancient world: Buddha in India and the Stoic philosophers in ancient Greece and Rome all counseled people to break their emotional attachments to people and events, which are always unpredictable and uncontrollable, and to cultivate instead an attitude of acceptance. This ancient idea deserves respect, and it is certainly true that changing your mind is usually a more effective response to frustration than is changing the world. However, I will present evidence that this second version of the happiness hypothesis is wrong. Recent research shows that there are some things worth striving for; there are some external conditions of life that can make you lastingly happier. One of these conditions is relatedness—the bonds we form, and need to form, with others. I’ll present research showing where love comes from, why passionate love always cools, and what kind of love is “true” love. I’ll suggest that the happiness hypothesis offered by Buddha and the Stoics should be amended: Happiness comes from within, and happiness comes from without. We need the guidance of both ancient wisdom and modern science to get the balance right.”

**SBR_Guest_Pro** · 06-17-20, 10:23 AM

Originally posted by milwaukee mike

that's downright pathetic

what a bunch of losers in this country... great access to food, healthcare, transportation, recreation... wonderful people and beautiful scenery all over

and what do people do? work way too many hours, screw around on facebook, and argue with their family about stupid meaningless shit

Great access to healthcare??? Which "America" country you in? North or South?

**zam77** · 06-17-20, 10:25 AM

I was at my happiest when I used to go to the gym 3 or 4 times a week... exercise and strong routine is a big key to happiness for many, but it's hard to achieve for many as well

**PAULYPOKER** · 06-17-20, 11:37 AM

Is that all?

99% are miserable here, just ask any poster from a different country........

**pologq** · 06-17-20, 11:50 AM

Originally posted by zam77

I was at my happiest when I used to go to the gym 3 or 4 times a week... exercise and strong routine is a big key to happiness for many, but it's hard to achieve for many as well

agreed. the endorphins help a lot.

**stevenash** · 06-17-20, 11:58 AM

I'm very happy except for my hip problems I'm very happy.
I'm in a very happy place right now.

By the looks of things so are a lot of other people.

Consumer spending comes back 'with a vengeance' in May: Morning Brief

https://finance.yahoo.com/news/consumer-spending-comes-back-with-a-vengeance-in-may-morning-brief-100600715.html

Top news and what to watch in the markets on Wednesday, June 17, 2020.

**Foxx** · 06-17-20, 12:22 PM

Originally posted by stevenash

I'm very happy except for my hip problems I'm very happy.
I'm in a very happy place right now.
By the looks of things so are a lot of other people.
https://finance.yahoo.com/news/consu...100600715.html

What's wrong with your hip?

**stevenash** · 06-17-20, 12:50 PM

Originally posted by Foxx

What's wrong with your hip?

Remember Albert Belle?
Same thing, severe osteoarthritis.
Hip is ravished, needs a second surgery.

Years of catching didn't help matters.
Scholastic wrestling too back in the day contributed.

**mynameismud** · 06-17-20, 12:55 PM

The problem is people take things and people for granite until it’s too late, me included. Something I’m working on...trying to be happy with the things I have, and try to appreciate how lucky I am.

**d2bets** · 06-17-20, 12:55 PM

Originally posted by stevenash

Remember Albert Belle?
Same thing, severe osteoarthritis.
Hip is ravished, needs a second surgery.

Years of catching didn't help matters.
Scholastic wrestling too back in the day contributed.

Getting old sucks. Only thing worse is the alternative. Good luck.

**d2bets** · 06-17-20, 12:57 PM

It's (mostly) about attitude. You can decide to be happy. Now of course if you truly are broke, shunned, and homeless, then yeah it's tough.

**Art Vandelay** · 06-17-20, 12:59 PM

Originally posted by zam77

I was at my happiest when I used to go to the gym 3 or 4 times a week... exercise and strong routine is a big key to happiness for many, but it's hard to achieve for many as well

zam, are you locked up in Illinois? We have loads of people from the Chicago burb gyms that travel up our club every day. You're more than welcomed to head north!

**The General** · 06-17-20, 01:00 PM

I have everything I need in my life. I should be as happy as anyone on Earth. Yet, I'm not and I worry excessively to a degree that's mental illness. It stems from anxiety. I, too, am working on it, but I have been for quite awhile. I finally asked my psychiatrist Monday where is the help I see advertised. The takeaway for me was there's gonna be periods of good and bad. Deal with it.

Thanks, Doc.

**stevenash** · 06-17-20, 01:03 PM

Originally posted by d2bets

Getting old sucks. Only thing worse is the alternative. Good luck.

Thank your for those words.

Funny thing is excluding the hip problems my specialist tells me my diet is near perfect and she says I'm pretty much in the best shape of my life right now.

Getting older does have a lot of upside too.
It's all good.
Peace brother.

**PAULYPOKER** · 06-17-20, 01:20 PM

Originally posted by stevenash

Thank your for those words.

Funny thing is excluding the hip problems my specialist tells me my diet is near perfect and she says I'm pretty much in the best shape of my life right now.

Getting older does have a lot of upside too.
It's all good.
Peace brother.

Read the political forum as you'll see how happy the old (rich or poor i doesn't matter) truly are.........

**stevenash** · 06-17-20, 01:24 PM

Originally posted by PAULYPOKER

Read the political forum as you'll see how happy the old (rich or poor i doesn't matter) truly are.........

I'll drop by the political forum every now and again but I can handle that venue in small doses.

**milwaukee mike** · 06-17-20, 04:14 PM

Originally posted by The General

I have everything I need in my life. I should be as happy as anyone on Earth. Yet, I'm not and I worry excessively to a degree that's mental illness. It stems from anxiety. I, too, am working on it, but I have been for quite awhile. I finally asked my psychiatrist Monday where is the help I see advertised. The takeaway for me was there's gonna be periods of good and bad. Deal with it.

Thanks, Doc.

i think going to a psychiatrist and psychoanalyzing stupid shit is a mistake (and costly)

sitting on a beach looking at the water with a nice sandwich and a drink is all anyone needs... rinse and repeat... or play golf every day, or the movies, or the casino, poker room, whatever the happy place is

**Otters27** · 06-17-20, 04:26 PM

Media, Social Media, Cultural Pressures really play a big part.

Most people are programmed from a young age to be disappointed in their life

**Roscoe_Word** · 06-17-20, 04:26 PM

Originally posted by zam77

I was at my happiest when I used to go to the gym 3 or 4 times a week... exercise and strong routine is a big key to happiness for many, but it's hard to achieve for many as well

Definitely a help, Zam.

Gets the heart pumpin and the blood flowin.

Think it's beneficial for sports bettin, too.

Still no gyms open in my state.