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The Happiness Test
Directions: Download and print the test. Then circle the number that best describes your response. Alternatively, on a separate sheet of paper keep a count of each numerical response. After you have finished, add up your score and evaluate it below.
1. I am incredibly happy
Less True - 1 2 3 4 5 - More True
2. I feel like the future is overflowing with hope and promise.
Less True - 1 2 3 4 5 - More True
3. I am completely satisfied with everything in my life.
Less True - 1 2 3 4 5 - More True
4. I feel that I am in total control of everything in my life.
Less True - 1 2 3 4 5 - More True
5. I feel that life is overflowing with rewards
Less True - 1 2 3 4 5 - More True
6. I am delighted with the way I am
Less True - 1 2 3 4 5 - More True
7. I always have a good influence on events
Less True - 1 2 3 4 5 - More True
8. I love life
Less True - 1 2 3 4 5 - More True
9. I am intensely interested in other people
Less True - 1 2 3 4 5 - More True
10. I can make all decisions very easily
Less True - 1 2 3 4 5 - More True
11. I feel able to take anything on
Less True - 1 2 3 4 5 - More True
12. I always wake up feeling rested
Less True - 1 2 3 4 5 - More True
13. I have boundless energy
Less True - 1 2 3 4 5 - More True
14. The whole world looks beautiful to me.
Less True - 1 2 3 4 5 - More True
15. I feel mentally alert
Less True - 1 2 3 4 5 - More True
16. I feel on top of the world
Less True - 1 2 3 4 5 - More True
17. I love everybody
Less True - 1 2 3 4 5 - More True
18. All past events seem extremely happy
Less True - 1 2 3 4 5 - More True
19. I am constantly in a state of joy and elation
Less True - 1 2 3 4 5 - More True
20. I have done everything I ever wanted
Less True - 1 2 3 4 5 - More True
21. I can fit in everything I want to do
Less True - 1 2 3 4 5 - More True
22. I always have fun with people
Less True - 1 2 3 4 5 - More True
23. I always have a cheerful effect on others
Less True - 1 2 3 4 5 - More True
24. My life is totally meaningful and purposeful
Less True - 1 2 3 4 5 - More True
25. I am always committed and involved
Less True - 1 2 3 4 5 - More True
26. I think the world is an excellent place
Less True - 1 2 3 4 5 - More True
27. I am always laughing
Less True - 1 2 3 4 5 - More True
28. I think I look extremely attractive
Less True - 1 2 3 4 5 - More True
29. I am amused by everything
Less True - 1 2 3 4 5 - More True
Evaluate your score: what does it mean? Divide your score by 144 ( round up
to the first two decimals to get what percentage of the happiness you are getting from
life that you personally could.
FOR EXAMPLE: If your score is 77
Divide 77 by 144 = .53 > 53%
You are getting 53% of all the joy you could from your life.
SOURCE: The Oxford Happiness Inventory developed by Michael Argyle (2001)
