How chipper are you?

30–49 points

You old cynic! Or maybe you’re a young cynic? Either way, you’re a bit grumpy, aren’t you? Do you secretly enjoy being negative? The good news is that you will get happier. It’s a fact. People are happier, less stressed and feel better about themselves after the age of 50! Surveys regularly show that overall feelings of well-being improve as we pass middle age. Negative emotions such as stress and anger decline after our early 20s, and people over 50 worry less than they did when they were younger. So, the best may be yet to come!

50–69 points

Congratulations! You tend to be averagely happy. You’re generally content with your life and have a balanced view of the world. Overall, you’re emotionally stable, even though you have good days and bad days, like most people. You realize that good strategies can help with your emotions and your mental health. You appreciate the importance of social contact and nurture good relationships with those around you. Whatever life throws at you, you do your best to see the positive side as far as possible.

70–90 points

You have been blessed with the gift of happiness. You share your feelings, nurture your friendships and make everyone around you feel positive, too. When life gives you lemons, you make lemonade — and then you set up a free lemonade stall for passers-by. However, be careful! Remember to be sensitive to those around you. A permanently positive person can get on other people’s nerves, so be aware of their moods and tone down your natural vitality if necessary. Also, don’t be afraid to explore and express your negative emotions. Psychologists now believe that it’s possible to be “too happy” — if you’re totally content in your current situation, you lack motivation to reach higher.