A bit of science: Happiness = S+C+V. S is your set range: the way you were born. Some of us are born a bit more grumpy, some a bit more cheerful. It maybe counts for 50% of your long term happiness. C is for circumstances, i.e. climate, wealth, health, marital status, and doesn’t actually account for more than 10%. V represents what is under your voluntary control and contributes at least 40% to your happiness. So, even if you are set quite low on the scale, you can find ways to become happier. Changing ‘C’, living in a warm climate, earning more money or buying the latest handbag probably won’t do much, at least in the short term. ‘V’ is where you should focus daily. It all comes down to your take on life, so keep reading…
