A recent comprehensive study has proven that occupation is the primary ingredient of happiness. Even in times of recession the business owner has been shown to be the happiest of all occupations.
A top Harvard study claims that happiness comes from having the following elements in your life, reading through them it’s clear to see how running your own business helps fulfill many of these particulars:
· Understanding you deserve happiness
· Having control
· Surrounding yourself with positive people
· Problem solving instead of wallowing in self pity
· Spending time each day doing something for yourself
Humor and health also appeared as important factors.
In a study of how occupation affects happiness, business owners came out on top.
| Occupation | Overall well-being |
| Business Owner | 72.5 |
| Professional | 71.5 |
| Manager/Executive | 70.9 |
| Farming/Forestry | 67.8 |
| Sales | 67.6 |
| Clerical | 66.1 |
| Construction | 65.0 |
| Installation | 64.4 |
| Service | 64.0 |
| Transportation | 62.6 |
| Manufacturing | 62.1 |
Source: Gallup-Healthways Well-Being Index
It’s great to know that we are in a business that actually serves in making people happier. We are here not only to form companies but to support starting your business.
What more incentive do you need to get things started today?

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