O + (N x S) + Cpm/T + He

Back in January, in a post titled, [W + (D-d)] x TQM x NA, or not, I cited the work of Cliff, Arnall, a professor in Wales who 'mathematically' determined that January 22, 2007 would be "the most depressing day of the year." Here's how the formula formula worked:

• W: How bad the weather is at this time of year.
• D: Amount of debt accumulated over the holidays minus how much is paid off.
• T: The time since the holidays.
• Q: Amount of time passed since New Year’s resolutions have gone south.
• M: Our general motivation levels.
• NA: The need to take action.

So that was the bad, or shall we say, depressing news.

And now for the good news, that is, the happiest news.

According to Arnall, today, June 22nd, is the happiest day of the year! Here's his formula for determine that:

O + (N x S) + Cpm/T + He

• O: Being outdoors and outdoor activity.
• N: Nature.
• S: Social interaction.
• Cpm: Childhood summers and positive memories.
• T: Temperature.
• He: Holidays and looking forward to time off.

So be happy, everyone. Because if Professor Arnall is right, it's likely you can be anything else today!