SWLS
Stepping back — how satisfied are you with your life? The classic 5-item SWLS.
Sometimes the most useful question is the widest one: all things considered, how satisfied are you with your life? This free test uses the Satisfaction With Life Scale (SWLS) — five statements that have anchored wellbeing research for four decades.
Your instant, private result places you on the validated satisfaction spectrum in plain language. It pairs naturally with the WHO-5 wellbeing check: SWLS captures the reflective judgment, WHO-5 the recent mood — together they're a fuller picture.
Yes. The SWLS is deliberately short and is among the most validated instruments in wellbeing research.
Yes. You can take the preview for free with no account. Sign in to unlock the full result and track it over time.
A low score is information, not a verdict — the result suggests what dimensions to look at, and retesting shows change.