Take this One-Minute Happiness Quiz

The One-Minute Happiness Quiz

by Ray Sahelian, M.D.

Circle a number in each category. The higher, the truer.

1. I have a healthy personality with high self-esteem, strong willpower, and a positive attitude. 1 2 3 4 5
2. I feel connected with and have loving relationships with family, pets, friends, spouse, or lover. 1 2 3 4 5
3. Old or new emotional wounds have healed. I harbor no grudges. 1 2 3 4 5
4. I have meaningful goals that I'm passionately pursuing. 1 2 3 4 5
5. Work (and/or school) is satisfying. 1 2 3 4 5
6. I am financially secure. 1 2 3 4 5
7. I have many interests and pleasures. 1 2 3 4 5
8. I am physically healthy, I exercise, sleep well, eat well, and have low stress. 1 2 3 4 5
9. I enjoy learning and acquiring knowledge. Furthermore, I use my creative talents. 1 2 3 4 5
10. I have a personal truth or belief system that provides a meaning to my life. 1 2 3 4 5

Score: Total _________

Quiz score interpretation:


10-15 Double your Prozac dose*
16-25 There's room for improvement
26-35 Very good. You can learn to be happier.
36-49 Congratulations. Consider writing your own book on happiness.
50 Incredible! Hold on to something. You may be levitating at any moment.

*only joking!