Sometimes a change of scenery is like a breath of fresh air.

It shifts your perspective and lifts the spirit.

Problems may not feel as dire as they once did and a sense of vitality sweeps through the body.

Interstate sign “Happy” by freeway

You might even have an “aha!”

moment, pinning your life dissatisfaction not on yourself, but on your location.

And the findings may surprise you, aside from the top winner Hawaii.

Mother and daughter smiling and laughing

Yeah, we all saw that one coming.

The aloha state was also found to have the lowest rate of adult depression, according toWallethub.

Next ranked are Maryland, Minnesota, Utah, and then New Jersey.

Hand reaching out to sunrise

While money doesn’t buy happiness, a strong economy does help.

And Maryland has one of the top economies in the country.

Efforts to integrate these things into your life can be done just about anywhere.

A connection to nature and a sense of belonging are monumental.

A daily meditation forstress reliefcan work wonders.

If that feels too daunting, maybe start by just listening to someone else talk about happiness.