Did you know that listening to the radio could make you happier than watching TV or trolling the internet?
That’s what was found by one 2011 study:
On average, when consuming radio, happiness & energy scores increase by 100% and 300% compared to when no media is being consumed,” the study found. But happiness increased most when that media was the radio.
When I had a car commute, I listened to the radio regularly. But, I’ve fallen out of the habit since working from home. One of my “lighter” goals is to listen to the radio more while doing things around the house instead of using the computer to tune into Netflix.
My primary motivation is I need to do a better job of keeping up with current events (i.e., I plan to listen to NPR!), but this study is certainly motivating!
Do you listen to the radio regularly? Is it an important part of your life?
Quote of the day from Wayne Gretzky (former Canadian ice hockey player and coach, he played in the NHL from ’79 to ’99 and is the only NHL player to have totaled over 200 points in one season – and he did it four times):
You miss 100% of the shots you don’t take.
The Daily Better 
I listen to the radio daily on my commute to work. I generally like listening to the radio for any current events rather than the tv as I believe the tv makes it more dramatized and fake. I also find it a lot easier for me to be productive and energetic when I am listening to the radio at home than the tv. So I agree completely
Agreed – I can barely stand TV news! And yes, it’s very easy to try to do chores during TV and realize you’ve stopped and have been still for five minutes without realizing it…