We asked, “What makes you happy?” and, wow, you told us. At last count, more than 5,000 readers responded to our happiness questionnaire on Chatelaine.com. The usual suspects popped up: there are lots of cuddly pets, laughing babies and considerate partners out there making you happy right down to your bones. But joy comes in unexpected places, too. As one reader felt moved enough to write, happiness is “when I walk into the grocery store and find that a new chocolate bar has just been imported from Belgium.”
We’re happy that you’re happy. That’s why we wanted to share the complete results from our survey. Read on to find out what makes you totally blissed out.
1. Happiness on a plate is:
Total votes: 4,927
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2. The best part of my job is:
Total votes: 4,897
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| 3. How satisfied are you with each of the following: a. my body
Total votes: 2,905
b. my skin
Total votes: 2,903
c. my hair
Total votes: 2,902
d. my face
Total votes: 2,900
e. my overall appearance
Total votes: 2,911
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4. I’m happiest when my friends and I are:
Total votes: 4,927
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5. I love my neighbourhood because:
Total votes: 4,897
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6. For you, what’s the most important ingredient in a great sex life?
Total votes: 4,913
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7. To be happy, I need (pick top 3):
Total votes: 12,861
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8. I’m happiest when I wear:
Total votes: 4,922
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9. If I won 20,000 I would:
Total votes: 4,919
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10. I would be happier if I (pick up to three options):
Total votes: 4,714
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11. To be happy spiritually, I need:
Total votes: 4,913
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12. When I’m feeling down, I turn to:
Total votes: 4,900
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