Rate Your Happiness ?

[ThistleMae]

If you had to rate your happiness on a scale of 1 - 10, 10 being the most happy, how would you rate it? And tell us why you rated it the way you did. What makes you happy?

 

[Magpie]

Nine, most of the time.

Growing up, all I wanted out of life was a place of my own and some books. I've ended up with so, so much more. I have a husband I love. I've raised two young adults. I don't just have a place of my own, I've got a whole house with books and movies and games everywhere. I have a job I enjoy, and in which I know I'm actually making a positive impact on people's lives.

Yes, there's been some sad bits, like when my mother-in-law died recently. And sometimes I fight with my mum. But, even those things have had their happy aspects. My MIL lived to see Christmas, and was awake and aware for most of it. And she wasn't in pain when she died. Meanwhile, my own mother and I have finally found something we can do together that doesn't spark a battle - once a month movie and dinner nights at my house!

Really, the only reason I'm choosing nine instead of ten, is because I want to leave some room for that extra-happy feeling of visiting Disney or Universal for a week, a couple times a year. Life is good!

 

[Klayfish]

I dunno...I could certainly find things to complain about if I wanted. I've got my share of health issues, every day brings some kind of pain. Always wish I had the formula for growing a giant money tree.

However, I have a wonderful wife and 3 wonderful kids. We have good jobs, and a nice roof over our heads. What more can I really ask for? Comparatively speaking, my problems are first world issues. So I'd have to say I'm pretty happy...maybe an 8 or 9??

 

[DaisyJ]

I'd say a 9.

 

[kimblebee]

Usually I'd say easy 8.5

Now, I'm sitting at a 6 because so many things are up in the air and they're all out of my control. Fifty million decisions need to be made but I'm still waiting for information. Once the shoe drop, a lot of shoes will fall quickly.

 

[lovin'fl]

I'm going to go with 6.5 as an average. Sometimes it's been lower and sometimes higher. Mostly between 5-8 during my 20.5 year marriage. As of late, I'd say around 7. Yeah, lets go with 7...a nice solid C...yay for mediocrity!

 

[Mizzoufan]

A good 7. I have lots of anxiety, but besides that I'm very content.

 

[soccerdad72]

No clue - I guess a 7 or 8?

 

[mi*vida*loca]

I would say a 9.

I was thinking about this recently. My life may not be exactly where I want it to be but it could be a LOT worse. Growing up we lived in the poorest city in America, murder capital USA one year, lived below the poverty line, single mother making minimum wage, no phone, no car, slum lords, public housing, etc.

Now I have a nice place to live, we have an awesome extended family, great friends, I have a job I enjoy, I make ok money, we have enough food, I have a man that loves me, two healthy children, my own health, we get to go on vacations, we get to have extras, we have cable!

I try not to sweat the small stuff in life and I think it lets me enjoy life so much more!

 

[ThistleMae]

I think I'm giving myself a 9, like Magpie, I'm saving the 10 for being on vacation. We enjoy cruising just as much as Disney, so we are looking for a variety of vacationing experiences. I don't think money buys happiness, but it sure helps to have all your basic needs met. When I get a bill, I want to know there is enough money in my checking account to pay it. So far...I'm doing okay with that. I'm satisfied with small things, like staying home and being cozy. It's when someone in the family gets really sick or is struggling, that you can't help but feel for their situation. But it happens to everyone at some point or another. I think appreciating the little special moments in life is what really increases happiness.

 

[Meriweather]

7......happy with my home, my life in general. Great husband, great kids, great grandchildren.
The negative is health.....few issues, under control. But they flare every now and then.

 

[DLgal]

I'm probably a solid 8 most of the time. I worry too much about the future and feel like so much is out of my control and that makes me sad. I have two autistic kids and worry so much about them.

I'd give my marriage a 10 though. And we are all healthy and have everything we need and we have job security so that makes me happy.

 

[gemini2727]

I would say an 8.

The most important thing I've learned to do to be happy, or at least at peace, is to find joy even when things are hard. We all go through rough times, and you can either let it drag you down altogether, or you can find happiness along the way, even at the same time. Sometimes it's not easy, for sure. But if you wait for everything to be perfect to be happy, you never will be.

 

[prprincess]

I would say a 7. I try not to seem ungrateful because I do have a great life. But I have so many health issues that they have a tendency to cause me to fall into a depression every so often. If I could some how, some day feel 100% healthy, I could definitely say a 10. But I get in my own way, and I can't do as much as I want to do because I just always feel like crap.

 

[Kitty 34]

7......wonderful family but health issues are out there.

 

[dish rag]

9.5. I've always been able to stay focused and positive no matter what sadness is going on around me. It's hard and it's work, but it can be done.

 

[usnuzuloose]

I am happy not always 10. But at least I know where I am going.

 

[MamaBelle4]

Usually I'd say easy 8.5

Now, I'm sitting at a 6 because so many things are up in the air and they're all out of my control. Fifty million decisions need to be made but I'm still waiting for information. Once the shoe drop, a lot of shoes will fall quickly.

That's how it happens. It never rains but it pours.
2012 was the worst year of my life. Grandma passed suddenly. Brother in a serious car accident. I fell while pregnant and had to be hospitalized. DH worked a part time job to save money for when I was on FMLA, 5 ton beam fell and pinned his leg to the ground. But for a 2x4, he may have lost his leg entirely. He still has 80% use of his leg. It was a BAD year.

But, I think that happens, we've had so many good years, it just caught up with us. I have no idea what you're going through but I have faith you'll get through it and come out the other side

Right now, I'd say I'm pretty solidly a 9. I have bad days, we have financial struggles, I have days I think why did I ever pull my but out of bed. But, I have a husband who I'm still madly in love with and still loves me, we have four little girls who are so sweet, kind and smart, we have a roof over our head and food in the fridge.

 

[Marchand63]

I would vacillate between 9 & 10. Family is going good, money in the bank, everyone is pretty healthy & happily married, all the rest is just noise.

 

[ronandannette]

I think I'm giving myself a 9, like Magpie, I'm saving the 10 for being on vacation. We enjoy cruising just as much as Disney, so we are looking for a variety of vacationing experiences. I don't think money buys happiness, but it sure helps to have all your basic needs met. When I get a bill, I want to know there is enough money in my checking account to pay it. So far...I'm doing okay with that. I'm satisfied with small things, like staying home and being cozy. It's when someone in the family gets really sick or is struggling, that you can't help but feel for their situation. But it happens to everyone at some point or another. I think appreciating the little special moments in life is what really increases happiness.

LOVE the bolded, and I couldn't have said it better myself!