Ipsos recently conducted a survey across thirty countries to find out what makes people happy. The majority of respondents identified physical health (54%), mental well-being (53%), and their relationship with their partner (49%) as the key contributors.
To get a better understanding of what helps individuals achieve the things they need, we at Bored Panda asked our Facebook followers to share the various ways they have substantially improved their quality of life. Continue scrolling to check out what they told us!
#1
Getting dogs and cats! Had the absolute worst depression before and it has almost completely turned around because of them. They're such beautiful soulsLeaving an abusive relationship. No more walking on eggshells. Free, at last.Getting clean and sober. It’s been 12 years and 7 months now.When I stopped caring about what others think--when I stopped being a people pleaser. I speak my mind, now, and I don't care who likes or dislikes me.Turned off the News!Leaving a toxic work environment. I'm still rethinking what I want to do with my life, but at least I'm not having a panic attack every weekDumb one but drinking water. I survived on solely caffeine products most of my life and slowly made the switch. Almost every single health issue I had must have been dehydration in one way or another and since drinking enough water everyday I feel amazing. Duh I know but I can't be the only oneStop chasing people who wanted nothing to do with me unless they needed something. And, started to really focus on those who love me for me.Going back to work after being a SAHM. I am a way better parent when I have some space from the kids and a sense of purpose outside of the house.Finding the right medication combination to help stabilize my moods.Learned I'm the most important person to take care ofCutting out toxic people, paying off my house and retiring @ 59 yrs old! I’m poor but so grateful and happy! It’s been 10 years now and no regrets!Accepting it's okay to ask for helpMy gastric sleeve surgery. At my highest I was at 296 and I am now at 187, about 7 months after surgery and still losing. I still maintain a good diet and started adding in more exercise. I feel amazingYoga. My neck and shoulders hurt all the time. Yoga has made them so much better! I’m not great at it yet but improving every time.Getting a divorce
(He was extremely abusive)eating bigger breakfasts. more energy throughout the day and less prone to binge eating at nightrealizing that i’d let family members disrespect me for far too long. once i grew that backbone & started believing that my feelings are valid & the only ones that matter to me and my children, my life got better and happierI have horrible anxiety and I'm always holding stuff in. I never speak out. But lately I've been speaking my mind and forcing myself not to care as much and it's such an improvement in every aspect of my life!! I feel lighter. Still have a long way to go though!Not drinking all the time. I still drink at times but I used to drink everyday. This one change has improved my life tremendously and had a domino affect of happiness and self growth!!Quit my corporate job in 2019 and started a remote-only business so I can travel and work from anywhere.Unlearn the "people pleasing behavior" and gym. I wish I did it in my early 20'sGetting back to creating art. It provides a total escape for me.Hired a housekeeper. Best money I have ever spent. Gives someone a job, doing 3 bathrooms, laundry, sweeps, mops and dusts. All the things that take away from my family time on my days off.Adding an anti-anxiety medication to my regimen. Didn't even realize how low I was until it pulled me back up.Walking away from those who are committed to misunderstanding me, at their convenience.Going to bed by 10:30pm instead of 12am/midnight and avoiding caffeine after 9am.Meditation has changed my entire life!Standing up for myself and stop being afraid of the potential back lash.Cutting out sugary drinks almost completely.
