Lottery winners tend to be happier than normal for the rest of their lives after they win their money.

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Research suggests that while lottery winners may experience an initial surge of happiness, their overall happiness levels tend to return to pre-winning levels after a period of time. This phenomenon is often attributed to the hedonic treadmill, where people quickly return to a baseline level of happiness regardless of major positive or negative events.

Lottery Winners Tend to Be Happier Than Normal for the Rest