According to a recent Gallup study, 83% of Americans are at least somewhat satisfied with how their lives are going. Though results vary by age, income, education level and marital status, the vast majority of Americans are at least somewhat satisfied with their finances, lifestyle, opportunities, and social life.
"Between 81% and 90% of U.S. adults are either 'very' or 'somewhat' satisfied with their family life, current housing, education, job, community and personal health, while 71% to 77% express the same degree of satisfaction with the amount of leisure time they have, their standard of living and their household income."
The reported level of personal satisfaction matches the average of the same since 1979. The record high was measured in 2020 just before the pandemic, then it dropped in 2021 and recovered last year.
Read the Gallup Article: Americans Largely Satisfied with their Personal Life
It turns out that we may be much happier than we ever give ourselves credit for being. It appears that our work, education, family, living conditions, community, and health should be and are a source of contentment. So friends, if you're happy and you know it, enjoy your life.