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Hawaii Happiest--and Most Sleepless State in USA
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2018’s Happiest States in America

From Wallet Hub, Sep 10, 2018

Happiness comes from a combination of internal and external factors. We can influence it somewhat by approaching situations positively or choosing to spend time with people we love, doing activities we enjoy.

One thing that doesn’t drive happiness is money. Happiness only increases with wealth up to an annual income of $75,000. But one thing that can have a big influence on how we feel about life is where we choose to live.

In this study, WalletHub drew upon the findings of “happiness” research to determine which environmental factors are linked to a person’s overall well-being and satisfaction with life. Previous studies have found that good economic, emotional, physical and social health are all key to a well-balanced and fulfilled life.

To determine where Americans exhibit the best combination of these factors, they examined the 50 states across 31 key metrics, ranging from depression rate to sports participation rate to income growth….

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Overall Rank State Total Score ‘Emotional & Physical Well-Being’ Rank ‘Work Environment’ Rank  ‘Community & Environment’ Rank Lowest Share of Adult Depression Adequate Sleep Rank Lowest Divorce Rate
(1 = Happiest)
1 Hawaii 68.27 1 30 4 3 50 5

 

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