In the Immortal Words of Sheryl Crow “It’s not about getting what you want, but wanting what you’ve got.”
Scientists in the UK have performed a Study called “The Happiness Project” in order to finally determine the age old question ‘ What is the secret of happiness? Using a Mobile app coupled with MRI studies (full details HERE) they essentially determined that the balance needed os to lower your expectations. But not TOO far! The most important things? Health. Friendship. Family…. oh and get enough sleep. Let me know if you figure out how to do THAT.
For the new work they found happiness is linked to expectations. Finding that lowering expectations increases the likelihood of a positive surprise, but constantly lowering them can leave you unhappy – so it is about finding the right balance.