The Top 20 Things That Make People Feel Good–And a New Positivity Bench in London

Summary

• A poll of 2,000 adults identified the top 20 things that bring feelings of happiness and positivity.

• The survey was commissioned by the cheese company Babybel.

• Good night's sleep and sunny blue sky ranked as the top two factors for feeling good.

• 45% of respondents mentioned that receiving a nice compliment can significantly boost their mood.

• Laughing until tears flowed was also noted as a high scorer in generating positive emotions.

• On average, respondents experienced uplifting moments three times a day and felt good about their day four times out of seven in a typical week.

• However, 83% actively avoid negative stories on social media and TV to prevent feeling emotionally drained.

• 68% of those polled believe happiness is contagious, and over a third make an effort to spread positivity.

• Only 24% allocate regular time for activities that personally bring them happiness.

• Many of the top 20 happiness-inducing activities are low-cost or free, emphasizing the link between feeling good and doing good.

TOP 20 THINGS THAT MAKE US FEEL GOOD

1. A good night’s sleep

2. A sunny blue sky

3. Summer

4. Receiving a compliment or praise

5. Booking a holiday

6. Crying with laughter

7. Getting a quiet moment to yourself

8. Eating your favorite snack

9. Pets being happy to see you

10. Looking back at old photographs

11. Finishing a great book

12. Helping an elderly person with something

13. Finishing a workout

14. Hearing children really belly-laughing

15. Finding a parking space when it’s busy

16. A newly-cleaned car

17. When your football or other sports team wins

18. A heart-to-heart with a loved one

19. Volunteering or helping others

20. Finding out your children have done well at school