No matter how cool your job is, you’re in a better mood and have less aches and pains from Friday evening to Sunday morning. We knew we loved weekends! According to a study published in the January issue of the Journal of Social and Clinical Psychology, people feel mentally and physically better on the weekend, regardless of how much money they make, what they do for a living, how old they are, or whether they’re single or married. The study also found that we feel more competent on weekends, which is a shame for our bosses. So why are weekends so much better than Monday through Friday? The findings suggest having more freedom and getting to spend time with friends and family makes us happier, and weekdays tend to be filled with constraints. I concur with this verdict: Not having to wake up to the sound of my alarm puts me in a wonderful mood on Saturday morning. [Newswise]
