Who do you think are happier, overall – men or women?  A recent study has confirmed that men are slightly more happy than women today. I'm not really surprised, are you?  (Click here for the survey at cbsnews.com)

    It’s a bit of a flip-flop, however, from four decades ago, when a similar study was conducted that determined women were happier than men.

    So why do you think women aren’t as happy as they used to be? Different theories abound. I think in our endless pursuit to create the perfect balance in our lives – good, healthy kids, well-appointed homes, fit bodies and respectable careers, we have run out of time to do the things we really enjoy. The study claims that women are doing less cooking and cleaning these days, and that’s a good thing. But instead of taking that extra time to read a book, go shopping or unwind in some way, they are investing more time in their careers and the work that they are paid for. (I smell a burnout.)

    That is certainly the case in my own household. My boss was generous enough to get me a laptop to make it more convenient for me to work from home, but now when I’m at home, I’m constantly tethered to my laptop. (Do you think he knew that would happen??) It’s almost an addiction. I’ve had to train myself to NOT turn it on and instead, interact with my children.

    I don’t have any answers, really. I need help being happier, myself. Does anyone have any idea how women can tilt the happiness meter so that next time this happiness study is conducted between the sexes, we come out ahead?