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How Much Leisure Time Do the Happiest People Have?
It is your time, doing what you want to do. People like to use their discretionary time with activities like watching TV, socializing, going to the mall or movies, spending time with their loved ones, or just doing nothing.
Discretionary time is the variable that decides how happy one is in their life.
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