Happiness

WalletHub ranked all 50 states for happiness, and Illinois didn’t make the top 20. See where we landed and how we compare to our Midwest neighbors.

Here's an unscientific observation. My wife lived in Madison, Wisconsin for a period of time, but was not necessarily that happy. That lone fact has not stopped the city from just being named one of the happiest cities in the entire world.

I'm not trying to be a cynic, but I must admit that I was somewhat surprised by this. Illinois has just been named one of the happiest states in America. It's apparently all sunshine and roses in the Land of Lincoln - allegedly.

Does money buy happiness? The answer is yes and no.

When it comes to being happy, that's often a very difficult feeling to measure.

Exercise improves your physicality, yes. But also lowers anxiety and boosts your "feel good" hormones, too! We need that--especially during quarantine.

So, yeah--we need some practical things, too. However, if you really want to delight someone you love--get them something FUN!

Instead of being happy, people would rather pay lower taxes according to a recent study.

For an instant smile, check out Beer and Bacon Fest in Wisconsin.

Has living in Illinois got you down? Do you have to explain to others why you live here? Do you wonder where on the scale of happiness Illinois lands?