It’s not in your head.

Generally, things do seem better in the morning, the study says.

This study looked at multiple measures of happiness or well-being, including both hedonic and eudemonic well-being.

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Both of these markers of well-being are essential to living a happy, fulfilling life.

Participants received alerts at various times throughout the day and were asked to assess their feelings.

The study also looked at seasonal changes in well-being.

Longer term, there is evidence of weekly and seasonal changes in mood.