We couldn’t believe it either when we heard that New York was ranked the unhappiest of states! Of course this was just one survey, and the results were based on such factors as taxes (ouch!), the cost of living (double ouch!), housing prices (we rent), and climate (it’s pretty frickin’ cold!).

OK, but we love everything else the city has to offer…and spring is just around the corner!

In the meantime, check out New York Magazine’s “50 Steps to Simple Happiness” for some easy ways to brighten your mood:

http://nymag.com/health/features/63043/