How Many People Are Actually Happy?

Overwhelmingly, the questions you asked revealed the fundamental uncertainties we all face when entering new situations. They addressed the mundane and the profound, equally examining the realities that lead to this one question:

How Many People Are Actually Happy?

You know I can't give you a number, right? That's not what you were really asking. You were asking about what it takes to be truly happy and wondering if very many people actually get there. We can seem happy on the outside when we know we aren't really. So, how do you actually get happy? Researcher Brene Brown seems to have figured it out a bit. Watch her 2010 Ted Talk on "The Power of Vulnerability." Then, come back here (or on Twitter) and let us know what you think. Does college make you feel vulnerable? Are you embracing that vulnerability or faking confidence? What about social media? Does telling the world how much you think you're going to fail a quiz or a class demonstrate your vulnerability or not? Let's talk about it, emkay?

Cheers,

Dr. Y