![The Key To A Happy Life Is . .](http://townsquare.media/site/922/files/2020/07/RS41396_GettyImages-534973185.jpg?w=980&q=75)
The Key To A Happy Life Is . .
Do you ever have the urge to blow off work once in a while . . . because you just want to drink an entire box of wine naked while you watch a "Guy's Grocery Games" marathon?
Well . . . maybe we should.
According to a new study out of the University of Zurich in Switzerland, the key to being really happy is . . . sometimes just saying "screw it" and giving in to your impulse to do something fun without thinking about the consequences.
The researchers say, quote, "Of course self-control is important, but research on self-regulation should pay just as much attention to hedonism, or short-term pleasure."
They found that you need to be able to mentally put aside your responsibilities, your hang-ups, and even your long-term goals once in a while in order to truly relax and enjoy your life.
People who can do that have a better sense of well-being and they're less likely to suffer from depression, anxiety, and other mental health issues.
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