Happy Happiest Day of the Year!

Today, June 20, 2008, is the Happiest Day of 2008!

According to Rebecca Smith, Today is the happiest day of the year according to Cliff Arnall’s maths formula, Telegraph.co.uk, June 20, 2008:

According to the research this has been worked out using the equation O + (N xS) + Cpm/T + He. O stands for being outdoors and outdoor activity, N is connection with nature, which is in full bloom now, S is socialisation with neighbours and friends, Cpm stands for childhood positive memories, T is the mean temperature which is now usually warm, and He is holiday expected.  * * *

The formula was compiled by Cliff Arnall, a psychologist and former tutor at Cardiff University who said the main aim is to ‘get people talking about what makes them happy’.

Mr Arnall, who was commissioned by Walls Ice Cream to carry out the study, also calculates the most depressing day of the year which is normally around the end of January which is based on the weather, debt after Christmas, time since Christmas and motivational levels and days to pay day.