You must be wondering – what is National Happiness Happens Day?
In 1998, a group of people founded the Secret Society of Happy People (yes, that’s a thing!) to encourage people to celebrate and recognize the happiness in their daily life.
It can be very easy to get caught up in the demands of everyday life. Whether it’s work, school, taking care of children (or maybe it’s all three!), these responsibilities can become so routine and tiring that we tend to have little time for personal happiness. Truth is, happiness does not just happen. We don’t just wake up, jump out of bed and go through our day being 100% happy. Happiness has to be worked at.
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The purpose of National Happiness Happens Day is to persuade people to look on the brighter side of life. No matter what we’re going through in life, there’s always a silver lining. Even through the toughest times, it’s still possible to smile.
Here are our top ten suggestions for making the most of National Happiness Happens Day:
- Plan something fun and exciting for after work
- Go on a weekend getaway
- Hang out with friends and family
- Watch a funny movie
- Take a nap
- Make someone else happy – surprise a family member or friend
- Spend time outdoors
- Play with your pet
- Do something creative or artistic
- Eat your favourite food
Excited for tomorrow? Make sure you share with us how you spend your Happiness Happens Day. Take a picture or video and post it on our Facebook page! Share your happiness with the world!
Still need some inspiration? If you haven’t already – check out Pharrell Williams’ ‘Happy’ music video. If his song doesn’t instantly boost your mood, we don’t know what will!