Childish Activities Linked to Happiness in Adults
A study found that adults who engage in certain childish activities are significantly happier than others.
Indulging in nostalgic activities from childhood, such as rewatching favorite movies or coloring, can bring immense joy and keep individuals grounded.
Researchers from Imperial College London, Kyushu Sangyo University in Japan, and Georgia State University studied 518 postgraduate students to determine the connection between childish interests and happiness.
These simple pleasures are what ultimately keep us grounded.
The study, published in JMR Serious Games, identified two specific childish things that adults do to bring more happiness into their lives.
Author's summary: Adults who do childish things are happier.