People are happiest at 23 and 69, but most regretful in their mid-50s

A study by the Center for Economic Performance at the London School of Economics has revealed that people are happiest at 23 and 69 years old, but most regretful in their mid-50s. The study collected data from 23,161 individuals, ages 17-85. Hannes Schwandt of Princeton University, who studied the data, said those in their early 20s are hopeful about the future, but that satisfaction decreases until the 50s, when it begins to rise again. “People in their fifties could learn a little from the elderly, who generally feel less regret. They should try not to be frustrated with their unmet expectations because they are probably not feeling much worse than their peers,” he notes. [Source]