Turns Out Most of Your Days Are Better Than You Think… Literally

Feeling like life’s been a blur of blah lately? You might be selling your days short.

According to a new nationwide survey, the average American racks up 252 “good days” per year. That’s about five out of every seven days. Not too shabby for a population that frequently doom-scrolls and stress-snacks.

The study, commissioned by Icelandic Provisions (yes, the yogurt people), dug into how we define a “good day” and found that the mood-boosting magic often comes down to a few small things: a positive outlook, laughing at the little stuff, quality family time, exercise, and eating healthy.

And most of us know how our day’s going to go by 8:30 a.m., which honestly checks out.

The Happiest States in the U.S.

Here’s where it gets interesting… your zip code might play a role in your daily mood stats.

Florida (yes, Florida) tops the list with the most good days per year at 276, or about 76% of the time. Who knew gator country was secretly thriving?

Other states with above-average good vibes include Massachusetts, Rhode Island, New Jersey, Delaware, Georgia, South Dakota, Wyoming, Idaho, Oregon, Nevada, and Hawaii.

On the flip side, Kentucky, Vermont, and Connecticut reported the fewest good days at 228 a year… still a solid 62%, but noticeably lower.

Some other big-name states like California, Texas, and Pennsylvania fell below the national average, along with 10 others including Ohio, Virginia, and Iowa. The rest of the country? Smack dab in the middle.

So What Counts as a Good Day?

The biggest takeaway? You’re probably having more good days than you realize. They might not always involve champagne corks or Instagram-worthy sunsets… but if you’re laughing, moving your body, eating decent food, and spending time with people you care about, that counts.