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Overall Happiness Snapshot

A quick, non‑clinical self‑reflection check. Rate how happy you’ve felt lately across joy, stress, meaning, gratitude, connection, and vitality — then get a simple 0–100 score with practical next steps.

⏱️~30 seconds to complete
📊0–100 score + interpretation
💾Save results locally (optional)
🛡️Built for self‑reflection, not diagnosis

Rate your happiness signals

Choose a timeframe and move each slider. There are no “right” answers — the goal is noticing patterns and making tiny improvements.

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Your happiness snapshot will appear here
Choose a timeframe, adjust the sliders, and tap “Calculate Happiness Score”.
This is a self‑reflection snapshot based on your inputs. It is not a diagnosis and does not replace professional help.
Scale: 0 = struggling · 50 = mixed / neutral · 100 = thriving.
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This tool is for self‑reflection and educational purposes only. It does not provide medical, psychological, or mental health advice. If you feel unsafe or in crisis, contact local emergency services or a trusted professional right away.

📚 How it works

The scoring formula (simple on purpose)

Each slider is rated from 1 to 10. Stress is inverted (because higher stress usually lowers well‑being). The final score is a weighted average, scaled to 0–100.

Weights
  • Joy: 24%
  • Stress (inverted): 20%
  • Meaning / purpose: 18%
  • Connection / support: 14%
  • Vitality / energy: 14%
  • Gratitude: 10%
Why weights?
  • Mood, stress and sleep tend to influence everything else.
  • Energy and focus are common “day quality” signals.
  • Connection matters, but varies by personality and context.
❓ FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Is this a clinical assessment?

    No. It’s a self‑reflection tool designed for clarity and habit‑building. It is not a diagnosis.

  • How often should I use it?

    Weekly is a good rhythm (Last 7 days). Daily can be useful if you’re tracking changes.

  • Why is stress inverted?

    Because higher stress usually reduces well‑being. We convert it into a “calm score” for the final average.

  • What if my score is very low?

    Treat it as a signal to slow down and support yourself. If you feel unsafe, hopeless, or in crisis, please contact local emergency services or a qualified professional.

MaximCalculator builds fast, human-friendly tools. Always treat results as educational self‑reflection, and double-check any important decisions with qualified professionals.

🧮 Formula breakdown

How the Overall Happiness Snapshot is calculated

This calculator turns six simple 1–10 ratings into a single 0–100 score. The goal is clarity: you can quickly see whether your happiness is being pulled down by pressure (stress), by meaning, by connection, or by the basics like vitality. It’s not a diagnosis, and it’s not “scientific truth” — it’s a structured way to reflect on your real experience.

Step 1: Rate six signals (1–10)
Step 2: Invert stress

Stress is the one slider where a higher number usually means lower happiness. To combine it fairly with the other sliders, we convert stress into a “calm” score:

Step 3: Compute a weighted average (1–10)

We then compute a weighted average of the six signals. Weights are intentionally simple and practical: joy, stress, and meaning tend to influence the whole experience of happiness, while connection and vitality often act as “stabilizers.” Gratitude is powerful but varies by personality and season, so we keep it lighter.

WeightedScore = 0.24×Joy + 0.20×Calm + 0.18×Meaning + 0.14×Connection + 0.14×Vitality + 0.10×Gratitude

Step 4: Convert 1–10 into 0–100

The weighted score lands between 1 and 10. We scale that to 0–100 so it’s easier to read and share:

Interpretation bands
🧪 Examples

Real‑life examples (and what they mean)

Examples help because a single number is easy to misread. The happiness snapshot isn’t saying “you are a happy person” or “you are not.” It’s saying: given these inputs, your current pattern looks like this. Notice what’s driving the score — then choose one small move.

Example A: High joy, high stress

Joy 8 · Stress 8 · Meaning 7 · Connection 6 · Vitality 5 · Gratitude 6. You may be excited and engaged, but living on a tight rope. The score often lands in the “Doing okay” range, but the risk is burnout. The best lever is usually vitality (sleep, movement, nutrition) or a pressure release habit to lower stress by even 1–2 points.

Example B: Low joy, high meaning

Joy 3 · Stress 5 · Meaning 8 · Connection 6 · Vitality 6 · Gratitude 4. This can happen during intense seasons (parenting, PhD/Booth‑level workloads, big projects) where life is meaningful but not “fun.” Your next step might be to add a small joy ritual — music on a walk, a hobby sprint, a friend call — not to escape meaning, but to refill the tank.

Example C: Decent basics, low connection

Joy 6 · Stress 4 · Meaning 6 · Connection 2 · Vitality 7 · Gratitude 5. The basics are fine, but isolation is pulling happiness down hard. The quickest upgrade is often one low‑stakes action: send a “thinking of you” message, join one recurring group, or plan a 10‑minute check‑in. Connection doesn’t need to be intense — it needs to be consistent.

Example D: Struggling across the board

Joy 2 · Stress 9 · Meaning 3 · Connection 3 · Vitality 3 · Gratitude 2. This is a red flag season. The best first move is not “optimize happiness.” It’s reduce demands, increase support, and stabilize basics. If you feel unsafe, hopeless, or unable to function, please seek qualified help.

🧭 How to use it

Turn the score into an action plan (in 3 minutes)

The virality of this kind of tool comes from relatability. People want a simple mirror — and a next step. Here’s the simplest routine that actually helps:

1) Pick your timeframe

Use Last 7 days if you want a stable signal. Use Today if you’re checking in after a stressful event or a great day. Use Last 30 days if you want a “seasonal” snapshot.

2) Identify the lowest slider

The lowest slider is your “happiness bottleneck.” Raising the bottleneck by one point often lifts the whole score. If two sliders are tied, pick the one you can influence in the next 24–72 hours.

3) Choose one tiny lever
Bonus: Save weekly snapshots

The “Save” button stores results on this device. If you use the tool once a week, you’ll build a tiny happiness trendline. Trends are more useful than any single result.

❓ FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions (expanded)

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🛡️ Safety

Use this as a mirror, not a verdict

Happiness is affected by health, relationships, money stress, grief, sleep, and seasons of life. A single score can’t capture everything. Use the snapshot to notice patterns and choose one small step — and if you’re struggling, consider reaching out to trusted support or a licensed professional.

A simple weekly routine