UCL Study Reveals Mornings as Happiest Time of Day

A study by University College London (UCL) has confirmed that people generally feel happiest and most satisfied in the morning, with mood deteriorating by midnight. The research, which analyzed data from nearly 50,000 adults from March 2020 to March 2022, found that happiness levels are higher on Mondays, Fridays, and Tuesdays, while weekends see more mood fluctuations. Seasonal variations also impact mood, with people feeling happier in summer than winter. The study suggests these changes may be linked to physiological rhythms, such as cortisol levels peaking shortly after waking. Dr. Feifei Bu from UCL highlighted that those feeling better in the morning might be more likely to participate in surveys, potentially skewing results, but suggested that mental health services might consider adjusting to these patterns. No significant differences in loneliness were observed across the days of the week.