I’ve been taking part in an interesting study about the causes of happiness. Happiness isn’t the end-goal of life for me, but I decided to sign up out of interest, and for insights I could gain into how to improve my health.

There are 50 mini-surveys in all, but they are quick to fill in. I chose to complete 5 a day, and the link is sent by email. SMS is an alternative.

I’m now half-way through, so it’s a good spot to share some pretty charts.

If there is a real weakness in this, it’s that at the individual level the results are close to being meaningless. I can see a few patterns emerging but not much. But I expect that responses will be collated across thousands, and be much more insightful.

Like most people I’m quite happy on a Friday afternoon and not so good on a Monday morning. This picture is based on just a few observations each day, but it still fits the picture.

I’m happier at home than at work. This is a no-brainer. Actually I hardly ever go to the office, only on Mondays, and I never feel too happy about it.

There is no relationship between my happiness and level of focus, but it makes an odd dot drawing.

I’m happier inside and alone. I hate sunlight and I like to hide.

Being productive makes me happier. Or does being happier make me productive? No, I’m a male, so being productive makes me happier.

If taking part interests you the project is at Track Your Happiness.