A third of your month is bound to be âextraordinary,â according to a new survey.
The poll of 2,000 Americans found the average person has 10 extraordinary days per monthâthat’s 120 every year.
And if you live in Hawaii, Idaho, or South Dakota, you can bump that up to 13 days per month.
Living a joyful lifestyle is subjective and unique to everyone. However, big majorities agreed on several things that would define a joyful life:
What is a Joyful Life?
Feeling happy (77%)
Being healthy (71%)
Having positive personal and family relationships (69%)
Feeling comfortable (69%)
The surveyâcommissioned by Santa Margherita and conducted by Talker Researchâaimed to figure out exactly how often Americans treat themselves, and which occasions call for indulgence.
Results found half believe âany day is a good dayâ to treat themselves, and they enjoy spending their most joyful days with family and friends (62%). Fully 76% said they prefer sharing their joyful feelings with others whenever they can.
Respondents reported certain times when they’re most likely to treat themselves to something nice:
When Are You Likely to âTreatâ Yourself?
During my birthday (66%)
While on vacation (59%)
When I’m having a good day (48%)
Sixty-one percent say they consider a nice meal to be the perfect treat for an extraordinary day, alongside a nice beverage.
More than seven in 10 (71%) said indulgences like these are best shared with others â especially their significant others (75%), family members (72%) and close friends (65%).
Over three-quarters (78%) like to host family and friends in their home for dinners and a similar 80% believe pairing food and wine typically enhances the overall dining experience and makes the meal feel fancier.
âThe answer to what makes life sweet and extraordinary is a little different for all of us, but at its core, itâs about appreciating the simple things around us,â said Jane Scott, Marketing Vice President at Santa Margherita USA.
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âSharing experiences with the people we love the most is the true meaning of leading a joyful lifestyle.â
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