How Happy Are You?

So how happy ARE you?! Here's a fun little quiz courtesy of the Chicago Tribune and the Psychological Flourishing Scale:

Step One - Answer each of the 12 statements below:

1. I lead a purposeful and meaningful life.
   A. Strongly agree
   B. Agree
   C. Slightly agree
   D. Mixed, or neither agree or nor disagree
   E. Slightly disagree
   F. Disagree
   G. Strongly disagree
2. My social relationships are supportive and rewarding.
   A. Strongly agree
   B. Agree
   C. Slightly agree
   D. Mixed, or neither agree or nor disagree
   E. Slightly disagree
   F. Disagree
   G. Strongly disagree
3. I am engaged and interested in my daily activities.
   A. Strongly agree
   B. Agree
   C. Slightly agree
   D. Mixed, or neither agree or nor disagree
   E. Slightly disagree
   F. Disagree
   G. Strongly disagree
4. I actively contribute to the happiness and well-being of others.
   A. Strongly agree
   B. Agree
   C. Slightly agree
   D. Mixed, or neither agree or nor disagree
   E. Slightly disagree
   F. Disagree
   G. Strongly disagree
5. I am competent and capable in the activities that are important to me.
   A. Strongly agree
   B. Agree
   C. Slightly agree
   D. Mixed, or neither agree or nor disagree
   E. Slightly disagree
   F. Disagree
   G. Strongly disagree
6. I am a good person and live a good life.
   A. Strongly agree
   B. Agree
   C. Slightly agree
   D. Mixed, or neither agree or nor disagree
   E. Slightly disagree
   F. Disagree
   G. Strongly disagree
7. My material life (income, housing, etc.) is sufficient for my needs.
   A. Strongly agree
   B. Agree
   C. Slightly agree
   D. Mixed, or neither agree or nor disagree
   E. Slightly disagree
   F. Disagree
   G. Strongly disagree
8. I generally trust others and feel part of my community.
   A. Strongly agree
   B. Agree
   C. Slightly agree
   D. Mixed, or neither agree or nor disagree
   E. Slightly disagree
   F. Disagree
   G. Strongly disagree
9. I am satisfied with my religious or spiritual life.
   A. Strongly agree
   B. Agree
   C. Slightly agree
   D. Mixed, or neither agree or nor disagree
   E. Slightly disagree
   F. Disagree
   G. Strongly disagree
10. I am optimistic about the future.
    A. Strongly agree
    B. Agree
    C. Slightly agree
    D. Mixed, or neither agree or nor disagree
    E. Slightly disagree
    F. Disagree
    G. Strongly disagree
11. I have no addictions, such as to alcohol, illicit drugs, or gambling.
    A. Strongly agree
    B. Agree
    C. Slightly agree
    D. Mixed, or neither agree or nor disagree
    E. Slightly disagree
    F. Disagree
    G. Strongly disagree
12. People respect me.
    A. Strongly agree
    B. Agree
    C. Slightly agree
    D. Mixed, or neither agree or nor disagree
    E. Slightly disagree
    F. Disagree
    G. Strongly disagree

Step Two - Calculate your happiness/flourishing score as follows:

• Give yourself 7 points for each Strongly agree response
• Give yourself 6 points for each Agree response
• Give yourself 5 points for each Slightly agree response
• Give yourself 4 points for each Mixed, or neither agree or nor disagree response
• Give yourself 3 points for each Slightly disagree response
• Give yourself 2 points for each Disagree response
• Give yourself 1 point for each Strongly disagree response

Step Three - Consider your results:

• 80-84 = Extremely high flourishing
• 74-79 = Very high flourishing
• 68-73 = High flourishing
• 60-67 = Flourishing
• 48-59 = Slight lack of flourishing
• 32-47 = Lack of flourishing
• 12-31 = Extremely low flourishing

Step Four - Next Steps:

Happy with what you found?! If so, GREAT! If not, review the 12 questions and decide which ones you want to happily flourish more with.