A new study found the HAPPIEST age of your life is . . . 34. So if you’re younger than that, it gets better. And if you’re older . . . sorry, it’s all downhill from here.

It’s because a lot of good things converge for the average person at 34: Getting married, having kids, making some good strides in your career, some financial security, buying a house, and really starting to appreciate life.

Overall, 47% of people say their life has been mostly happy so far . . . 43% say it’s been a mix of good times and rough times . . . and 10% say it’s been mostly BAD.

The study also found the top things that make people happy through each decade of their lives. Check ‘em out . . .

The happiest things about your 20s are: You’re young and physically fit . . . you have fewer responsibilities . . . you’re happiest with how you look . . . you get married . . . and your whole family is still around.

The happiest things about your 30s are: You have children . . . you’re in love . . . you’re able to enjoy the “finer things in life” . . . you travel . . . and you start making truly smart decisions.

The happiest things about your 40s are: You feel comfortable with yourself . . . you have an excellent family life . . . you’re in love . . . you have a great time with your children as they grow up . . . and you get some “me time” back.

The happiest things about your 50s are: You’re comfortable financially and emotionally . . . work starts winding down . . . you pay off your mortgage . . . you do a lot of traveling . . . and you become a grandparent.

The happiest things about your 60s and beyond are: You finally retire . . . you’re able to travel as much as you want . . . you have time to focus on your hobbies . . . you have freedom from work . . . and you truly appreciate your entire life.

(Daily Mail)

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