Are You Happy? - Take the Quiz And Discover How Happy You Are And Why

Bhutan is well-known for its unique approach to development, prioritizing Gross National Happiness (GNH) over Gross Domestic Product (GDP). The country conducts GNH surveys to assess the well-being of its people based on a broad set of factors. The GNH Index is built around nine domains, each containing detailed questions.

Here's a simplified Bhutan-style happiness survey adapted for use in other communities, schools, organizations, or even cities to discover the scope of your happiness.

Bhutan uses a happiness survey instead of the Gross National Product (GDP) as a measure of the quality of life of it's citizens.  This self-survey below keeps the spirit of Bhutan’s Gross National Happiness survey, but uses language and topics that are more universal.

Instructions: Please answer the following questions honestly. Your responses will help you understand how to support well-being in yourself and your community.

1. Psychological Well-being

How happy do you feel today? (😊 Very Happy / 🙂 Somewhat Happy / 😐 Neutral / 🙁 Unhappy)

How often do you feel anxious or stressed? (Never / Rarely / Sometimes / Often)

Do you feel your life has meaning and purpose? (Yes / Not sure / No)

2. Health

How would you rate your physical health? (Excellent / Good / Fair / Poor)

Do you get enough sleep most nights? (Yes / No)

Do you have access to medical care when needed? (Yes / Sometimes / No)

3. Education and Learning

Do you feel you have the opportunity to learn and grow? (Yes / Somewhat / No)

Do you feel confident in your knowledge and skills? (Yes / Somewhat / No)

4. Time Use

Do you feel you have enough time each day for work, rest, and fun? (Yes / Somewhat / No)

How many hours of free time do you get on a typical day? (0–1 / 2–4 / 5+)

5. Cultural and Spiritual Life

Do you take part in any cultural, spiritual, or religious practices? (Often / Sometimes / Rarely / Never)

Do these practices give you comfort or joy? (Yes / Not sure / No)

6. Governance and Trust

Do you trust your local and national leaders or institutions to do what’s right? (Yes / Sometimes / No)

Do you feel your voice is heard in national, community or workplace decisions? (Yes / Somewhat / No)

7. Community and Relationships

Do you feel a sense of belonging where you live or work? (Yes / Somewhat / No)

How often do you talk with neighbors or coworkers? (Daily / Weekly / Rarely / Never)

Do you have someone you can turn to for help when needed? (Yes / No)

8. Environment

Are you satisfied with the cleanliness and natural beauty of your surroundings? (Yes / Somewhat / No)

Do you take steps to live in an environmentally friendly way? (Often / Sometimes / Rarely / Never)

9. Living Standards

Do you have enough to meet your basic needs (food, shelter, clothing)? (Yes / Mostly / No)

Do you feel financially secure? (Yes / Somewhat / No)

How satisfied are you with your current living conditions? (Very Satisfied / Satisfied / Dissatisfied)

📝 Final Question:

What is one thing that would improve your well-being right now?
(Open-ended answer)

Post your results in a comment to this post and where you are now living.