Did you know that there is a specific number of free hours to be happy, and science shows that?

According to a study conducted by the University of Pennsylvania and the University of California, having free hours daily can help you feel free and be a happy person with a good sense of humor and enough energy to face future responsibilities.

However, in most cases, it is impossible to have more free time than work. For this reason, American scientists have studied how much it takes to be happy.

The study reached surprising results about the relationship between leisure time and happiness.

According to experts, having up to 2 hours of free time per day is associated with higher levels of well-being, while having 5 or more hours of free time can lead to lower happiness.

Contrary to popular belief, spending more hours without responsibilities doesn't always translate into greater happiness, according to this research that studied 35,000 Americans.

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The results of the study, published in the Journal of Personality and Social Psychology, indicated a negative relationship between leisure time and (subjective) well-being.

According to experts, having up to 2 hours of free time per day is associated with higher levels of well-being, while having 5 or more hours of free time can lead a person to unhappiness.

It is worth noting that although having too little time is associated with lower well-being due to stress, having too much free time can also have negative consequences.

In most cases, excess free time can be linked to decreased well-being (or happiness) due to lack of productivity. Feeling not productive enough during free time can offset the benefits and affect happiness.

In the search for a happy life, knowing how to manage time is presented as the most interesting and important thing. Researchers suggest that the right balance between leisure time and happiness depends on several factors.

Feeling independent during those hours

Proper balance with work

Diversity of activities

Rest and recovery

Social interactions

Ability to adapt to different forms of leisure time.

The research revealed that it's not just about having more free time, but about how you use that time. Productivity and a sense of accomplishment during personal time emerge as key factors in maintaining or improving feelings of happiness.

Happiness goes beyond the number of free hours one has, because what really matters is quality and productivity as essential elements for a full and happy life.

The American study did not only show that the number of free hours, without responsibilities, is not the most important thing to be happy. In addition, he left tips for managing life in a better way in the search for happiness.

Prioritization: It is ideal to identify the most important activities for each person and prioritize them.

Set Personal Goals: Having clear goals during free time will give a better sense and feeling of productivity.

Conscious planning: This will ensure that everyone can make the most of their free minutes or hours.

Incorporate productive activities: What you consider productive should be on your to-do list.

Find a balance: Find the right balance between time allocated for responsibilities and leisure time.

Try different activities: Not always doing the same thing can help. It's perfect for trying new activities, sports or entertainment.

Regular evaluation: Conducting periodic evaluations to adjust time management, according to personal needs and goals, can be a great solution from time to time.