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We Won! Hawaii is the Second HAPPIEST State!

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Have you ever heard of a survey for the happiest state? Hawaii is usually left out of a lot of surveys and somehow gets left out as a state quite often. We're only across the Pacific Ocean and spread out among islands. Geez. Well, we were not left out this time.....HAWAII is the SECOND HAPPIEST STATE. Utah came in First.

Well, after hearing this story on our local news two nights ago.... I was....PROUD.

We are the Aloha State (and now the second happiest lol) and our Aloha Spirit is infectious to say the least. We throw leis over the necks of incoming visitors, at birthday parties, celebrations and so forth with a hug and a kiss.

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I love hugs and everyone likes to get lei'd, no?

The survey was conducted by Gallup Organization and America's Health Insurance Plans. Does that mean it is a good survey? Who knows...polls and surveys cover only a certain percentage of our people.

The Well-Being Index is based on the World Health Organization definition of health as "not only the absence of weakness and disease, but also a state of physical, mental, and social well-being." (40+ questions were asked for an overall Composite metric based on six individual and interrelated Domains and Indices of Well Being: Life Evaluation, Emotional Health, Physical Health, Healthy Behavior, Work Environment, and Basic Access. Following are short breakdowns of each:

  • The Basic Access Index (thirteen items measuring resident's access to food, shelter, and healthcare, and a safe and satisfying place to live): Satisfied with local area, Area getting better as a place to live, Clean water, Medicine, Safe place to exercise, Affordable fruits and vegetables, Feel safe walking alone at night, Enough money for food, shelter, healthcare, dentist recently, doctor & Have health insurance? WE GOT IT ALL!
  • Work Environment- Are you happy with the place that you are employed? Your co-workers, your job, your employer? I LOVE THE "FAMILY" I WORK WITH!
  • Emotional Health- Ones state of mind for any given situation and circumstance? Smiling/Laughter, treated with respect, happiness, Worry, Sadness, Anger, Stress, Learning/Doing something cool. Having a healthy mind and healthy self esteem....loving self from the inside out is the biggest contributor to SLEEPING WELL AT NIGHT!
  • Physical Health/Healthy Behavior- Eating and Exercise Habits; outdoor activities? Uh....I am borderline for all of these. Smoking? I quit over two years ago, healthy diet....uh...not always...I love my sweets. OOPS.
  • Life Evaluation Index combines present life situation with anticipated life situation 5 years from now. They asked Americans to evaluate their lives from 0 to 10, where "0" represents the worst possible life and "10" represents the best possible life. I HAVE A GOOD LIFE, I HAVE A GOOD WIFE....is what my husband recites to me often. I say, ME TOO.

These are areas we all (nationwide) have to work on and it's imperative that we do so in these ‘changing times'. No matter what's going on around us we make the best of what we do have....not gloat over what we do not have. That is the sheer essence of getting off our tushes and doing something about our current situations and any circumstance we come across. We learn, we grow and we sleep well at night.

Stay tuned........we all have a story to tell.

Posted Friday Mar 13
( 03/13/09 02:24PM ) — June Piper-Brandon, CRIS, ePro, Broker

with all the sun and sand and tropical breezes how could you not be the number 1 happiest state!!

( 03/13/09 02:28PM ) — Jason Sardi, Mortgage Banker

Sis - That's wonderful!  Utah got first?  Hmmm, I wouldn't of predicted that one.  Here's yet another reason to put those re-location shoes on and get down to Hawaii. 


 


*soursop* is my graphic.  Ironic, don't you think;)

( 03/13/09 02:32PM ) — Karen Parsons-Fiddler Broker/Realtor

I know it isn't California....we are fast becoming a state of "what could have been"

( 03/13/09 02:37PM ) — Bob Gentile

 I love hugs and everyone likes to get lei'd, no?


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Yes I love HUG and love to give them and I am Happy when I think of HI :-)


Congrats !! and I think u should be #1 over Utah ...

( 03/13/09 02:42PM ) — Georgina M. Hunter R(S) e-Pro Maui Real Estate Sales

woo hoo - we sure are happy here aren't we?  I don't think I'd be so happy if I lived in Utah, unless I could go to Hawaii every winter!

( 03/13/09 02:46PM ) — Celeste "SALLY" Cheeseman HAWAII Relocations & Real Estate

June: Because they surveyed more people in Utah LOL!


Hey Lil Bro!  No kidding...Come on down?  Where's the honeymoon?


Karen: Click on the link above to see where you all stand. :)


 

( 03/13/09 02:50PM ) — Celeste "SALLY" Cheeseman HAWAII Relocations & Real Estate

Bob: I do too...but I bet Utah would beg to differ :) :)  In my mind we ARE number one in a lot of things :)


Georgina: Hey there! I have been all over the world....and this is IT...:)

( 03/13/09 02:52PM ) — Tom Plant

Sally - Utah beat Hawaii? Congrats on #2. Hawaii is the Avis of happy states!

( 03/13/09 02:55PM ) — George Souto

Sally I have nothing against Utah, but I have been to both States and I could see myself being happier in Hawaii :)

( 03/13/09 04:04PM ) — Christine Bohn, Gainesville, FL Residential Realtor®

Sally - that's great news with the new Poll !   A great way to make your buyers even happier !

( 03/13/09 04:04PM ) — Jeff Geoghan MBA - Lancaster PA Real Estate Expert

I agree with George.  Your report covers all the bases, too.  I miss you over at my blog!

( 03/13/09 04:17PM ) — Celeste "SALLY" Cheeseman HAWAII Relocations & Real Estate

Tom: Yupp....happy happy!


George: Oh...I think I do too lol!

( 03/13/09 04:19PM ) — Celeste "SALLY" Cheeseman HAWAII Relocations & Real Estate

Christine:  Oh yes...happy happy buyers :)


Jeff: Thanks Jeff...sorry been slacking...work took over some days :)

( 03/13/09 04:30PM ) — Russell Lewis, Broker,CLHMS,GRI

Very cool! I have to say (and I mean no disrespect to Utah) that I would personally be much happier in Hawaii! Have a great weekend my friend!

( 03/13/09 05:55PM ) — Carol Lee Realtor ® Agoura, Oak Park, Westlake CA Homes

How could ANYONE pick Utah over Hawaii?  Just LOOKING at your blog is a mini vacation!

( 03/13/09 06:32PM ) — Terry Miller

I WILL GIVE THE #1 i HAVE BEEN TO BOTH AND YOU GUYS CLEARLY WIN.

( 03/13/09 06:57PM ) — Sylvie Conde, Broker | Toronto Real Estate

Sally, for the simple reason that it's the only state where you can get lei'd, you should have come in first!! :)

It's my dream one day, to get lei'd there! LOL :)

( 03/13/09 07:19PM ) — Missoula Real Estate By Kevin & Monica Ray

Hi Sally - nice post! I just blogged about Montana being the 12th happiest state. You've got a great description about the study, I think I'll go back and add a link to your post as well.

( 03/13/09 07:59PM ) — Carol Smith

One of these days I'd love to visit your beautiful state.  Maybe you can be my guide for the area.  :)

( 03/13/09 08:38PM ) — Rita Burke ~303.955.4220 ~ Greenwood Village CO Real Estate

I would have thought Hawaii is #1 as well. Hmmm, maybe we should consider moving... ~Rita

( 03/13/09 09:34PM ) — Carole Provenzale Owner, Feng Shui Long Island & New York

Sally, I think that's great news--and certainly different from here I'd say.  Unfortunately I know more people ON antidepressants then off!  Sad, isn't it?

( 03/13/09 11:45PM ) — Missy Caulk-Ann Arbor- Realtor(R)- Ann Arbor Real Estate

Sally I heard, not sure if it is true or not but that many folks come there and never leave. My who wouldn't be happy there, I heard it is just beautiful all the time. Your posts over the last few years of getting to know you have definately made my desire to go there increase.

( 03/14/09 12:26AM ) — Celeste "SALLY" Cheeseman HAWAII Relocations & Real Estate

Russell: Well, I would have to agree with you there my friend :)


Thanks Carol...I enjoy bringing some of us to all of you :)


Thanks Terry...I would have to vote for us too :)


Sylvie: I think you'll make it here just for that fact :)


 

( 03/14/09 12:28AM ) — Celeste "SALLY" Cheeseman HAWAII Relocations & Real Estate

Kevin/Monika: Thanks....I'll have to check yours out!


Carol: I'd love to be your guide! Come come come visit!


Rita: Well....at least a visit is in order :)

( 03/14/09 12:34AM ) — Celeste "SALLY" Cheeseman HAWAII Relocations & Real Estate

Carole: Awww...well, I think I was one of those over here when I was younger lol.


Missy: Let me tell you a true story. In 1997 a gentleman flew to Hawaii (the island of Hawaii ...the Volcano Island). He stayed there a couple of years and decided that he would fly to Oahu (Honolulu County...where I am) ....He met a wonderful gal in 2001. He married the gal in 2002 and they are living happily.


He came here and never left.....that's my husband Gary. :) :) I'm the lucky wonderful gal. :) :)

( 03/14/09 06:08AM ) — Laura Jefferson

What a great place to call home. I love SC but if I was brave enough I would move there in a heart beat!

( 03/14/09 09:22AM ) — Joan Whitebook, ABR,e-Pro,CEBA Southern New Hampshire

Woo Hoo !  I would be VERY HAPPY if I lived in beautiful Hawaii!  It sure beats all the ice and snow in New Hampshire.  Congratulations and stay happy!

( 03/14/09 11:06AM ) — Linda Bourgault

AloHA Sally—It's about time people recognized Hawaii as not only a beautiful place, but a happy one as well! It's my home even if I don't live there right now, but I'm working on that - LOL! Can't wait to get lei'd...roflmao. Have a great weekend!

( 03/14/09 01:26PM ) — Matt Listro Your Credit Repair Expert

Hi Sally: let me see - being in Hawaii and not being happy - - - hmmmm . . . not possible!


:)

( 03/14/09 07:39PM ) — Terrie Leighton , Realtor Northern Nevada Real Estate

Ahh, how wonderful and not surprising, well a little surprising Hawaii in not number one, but still in the tops, that is terrific.

( 03/15/09 08:40PM ) — Nestor & Katerina Gasset Realtors® Wellington Florida Luxury Homes

Sally- My 2 favorite places in the world are the HAPPY States! Utah and Hawaii! WOW! I was NOT surprised.


Hawaii also has the 3rd cleanest air in the WHOLE world! 1 is Antartica - heck, I will never live there! and #2 is Tazmania.


Hawaii is also the longest life place, I forgot the word you use, oh, longevity. Hawaii comes in #1 in longevity in the United States.


Hawaii has one of the top medical healing outcomes of all the states too. They send all the high up dignitaries to Hawaii and Hawaii is the first to use the surgery over the satelite. AMAZING, they say that the health care and healthy outcomes is not just that you have great doctors there but that they combine ancient Hawaiian medicine with modern medicine and that combo creates a healing environment unlike any other.


I am sure you can add a ton more to the list!


Oh, last but not least, SALLY lives there! That is one of the best things about Hawaii!

( 03/15/09 08:57PM ) — Jennifer Fivelsdal, Fishkill NY

Sally - It is not hard to believe you would have such an honor, look what you have going for you; great sunshine, white sand , exotic fruits and flowers and many smiling faces, that would make me happy.

( 03/15/09 11:55PM ) — Kathy McGraw, Riverside County CA Real Estate

Sally- I am not sure I agree with Hawaii getting #2, but then again Utah has a lot of happy "appearing" people.  Hmmm wonder what my 5 year mark will be?  My last 5 year goal didn't quite happen the way I thought, but I do sleep well at night :)

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