Kane County Chronicle - Online

Kane County Chronicle - Online

Psychologist Pete Cohen developed a formula that he says can estimate how happy you are on a scale of 1 to 100.

Without going into details of the formula, the questions he asks are interesting: 1. Are you outgoing, energetic, flexible and open to change? 2. Do you have a positive outlook, bounce back quickly from setbacks and feel that you are in control of your life? 3. Are your basic life needs met, in relation to personal health, finance, safety, freedom of choice and sense of community? 4. Can you call on the support of people close to you, immerse yourself in what you are doing, meet your expectations and engage in activities that give you a sense of purpose? . . .