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Happiest day of the year is June 23, Cardiff scholar finds Fri Jun 23, 8:52 AM ET
Feeling more happy than usual this particular Friday? You should be, according to a scholar in seasonal disorders at a British university.
Cliff Arnall has analysed such factors as outdoor activities, nature, social interaction, childhood memories, temperature and holidays -- data gathered over a period of 15 years in interviews with 3,000 people around the world.
His conclusion: June 23 is the happiest day of the year.
"People across borders experience happiness when they meet with friends and family and establish close social relationships," the University of Cardiff academic told AFP. "We need some close emotional ties."
He used what he considers a "simple equation" to reach his conclusion -- O + (N x S) + Cpm/T + He.
O stands for outdoor activities, N for nature, S for social interaction, Cpm for childhood summers and positive memories, T for temperature and He for holidays and looking forward to time off.
Arnall has already figured out the saddest day of the year. It was January 23 -- a Monday. "Surprise, surprise", he quipped.
So how was your Friday?
2 comments:
Ms Chancy,
Friday night is always my favorite and best time. No matter what is going on the family will try to get together for dinner and prayers on Friday night. Friday night is the beginning of the best day of the week. We do no business, handle no money (or as little as possible) and spend the next 24 hours enjoying and appreciating familly and friends. It is positively the best part of my week. There is no happiest day---there is only the determination to make tomorrow the best it can be.
Have a wonderful week, Chancy.
love,
lucyd
Lucy
My best to all your family. Your Friday tradition sounds so pleasant and relaxing. .
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