It’s safe to say that everyday life isn’t great right now. Whether you’re a Democrat, Republican, or neither, you’ll have been hit by skyrocketing gas prices and the consequential economic instability that’s driving up prices across the board.
You’re forgiven for waking up each morning and checking the news with a sense of foreboding, wondering in what way the world has gotten worse overnight. Polls bear this out, with the overall “Happiness Index” for Americans at just 31%, and other data indicate a long-term decline in general happiness among Americans, with young adults particularly gloomy about their future.
