Bag all those studies that say we get happier as we get older.

Money, accomplishments and power are not what they used to be.

A new, massive study was conducted with 50,000 adults by NORC at the University of Chicago, a non-partisan research group that has been studying these things since 1972.

For the first time, 18-29 year olds were happier than more mature adults.

Women were happier then men.

There are no easy answers.

Younger people still have hope and one theory is that older folks are becoming more disappointed with jobs, the “happiness” money can’t buy for them and troubled relationships.

What to do?

Stop focusing on imperfections and be grateful for the good things and special, loving people in your life.

The more gratitude that is expressed, the less time you have worrying about the things that rob you of happiness.

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