An 85-year-long study by Harvard University shows that to live a happy and long life, it is not money or status but good relationships and right behavior that are most important.

Everyone thinks about making their life happy. Everyone wants to live a long life with minimal problems and enjoy family, close friends, and the world. Most people assume that a happy life requires luxuries, money, or social status. However, an 85-year-long study by Harvard University on this very subject has revealed surprising results.

Harvard University celebrates 85 years of long-term research

Harvard University initiated a study in 1938. Through this study, researchers sought to understand that there is hardly anyone in the world who does not want to live a happy life. Everyone wants to be free from difficulties and problems. This extensive and important study carefully observed the lives of people of all ages and carefully examined every aspect that influences a person's life. This study included failures, success, illness, work, family, happy moments, hardships, and old age. After thoroughly examining all these factors, the researchers concluded that money, power, status, and success are not as important for a happy life as good relationships and good behavior. Human relationships are of paramount importance for a long and happy life.

What are the habits of happy people?

• This 85-year-long Harvard University study clearly demonstrates that your behavior and relationships with others play a crucial role in maintaining a healthy and long life. The study found that those who lived truly happy lives had greater resilience to stress and difficulties. They were less likely to panic and more likely to take good care of their health.
• The study also found that people who lived happier lives exercised regularly, ate nutritious foods, limited their alcohol consumption, and avoided smoking altogether. These habits contributed to their physical and mental health.
• The most important thing about those who lived happily was that they didn't just think about themselves. They also thought and worked for the well-being of others. They considered themselves productive and maintained good relationships and interactions with their family, friends, and relatives.