Happiness Pie Chart: What Really Matters?

“Three primary factors influencing the chronic happiness level” (Lyubomirsky et al. 2005, p.116)

In 2005 top positive psychology researchers — Lyubomirsky, Sheldon, and Schkade — proposed a relativity simple model of what determines happiness.

The researchers broke down the chart below — Circumstance refers to broader, external conditions surrounding life. Think…