• The link between lifestyle, well-being domains, and lived experiences: A 14-day self-study

This study aimed to discover a relationship between self-reported values within the lifestyle and well-being domains. In addition, this study sought to establish a correlation between self-reported optimism and happiness and daily lived experiences. Current literature discovered a reciprocal and correlational relationship between the independent variable of sleep quality, and the dependent variables of physical activity, diet quality, and perceived stress. Through a case study mixed methods design which utilized Likert scales and diary entries, self-reported data of sleep quality, physical activity, diet quality, perceived stress, optimism, and happiness as well as daily lived experiences were recorded over a period of 14 days. The reported data indicated associations between the independent variables and the dependent variables. As well as established conflict, social interactions, self-care, and daily tasks as dominant themes throughout the daily lived experiences which positively correlated with the quantitative measures of optimism and happiness. The study is limited by its case study design, self-reported data, and small sample size. Further research should utilize an experimental design to limit issues with confirmability and transferability and to increase generalizability.