John Morgan
👤 SpeakerAppearances Over Time
Podcast Appearances
That's weird.
Yeah, the headline doesn't match the story really.
Scientists have found a U-shaped happiness curve.
People are happier when they're young and old, but there's a dip in midlife.
The lowest point of happiness typically hits around 47.
This pattern shows up globally, even when you factor in things like income, relationships, and education.
Experts say midlife can bring stress, unmet expectations, and major life pressures.
Okay, so there's just a typo in the headline.
So Eddie, you're right where you're supposed to be.
There's an up curve coming.
So this is the low point.
Yeah.
I feel it for sure.
After this period, people tend to become happier again as they age.
Researchers believe this rebound may come from adjusted expectations, greater acceptance and life perspective.
If you're feeling off in your forties, don't feel alone.
You know what my wife told me?
From Daily Mail.
What?
Man, I was like, it kind of like ruined my whole day where I had to just kind of think about this.