Today, March 20th, is International Day of Happiness!
This day was officially decreed in 2012 by the UN and the idea behind it was quite simply to encourage the world to view happiness as a goal rather than an occasional side effect!
So, join me today and take THE HAPPINESS CHALLENGE…
HERE IS HOW…
⭐️SMILE
Simple and yet extremely effective way of spreading joy and cheer – make a point of smiling at everyone you see and watch the smile spread! May feel a little creepy at first but you’ll soon get the hang of it 😉
⭐️CHOOSE
Positivity…change the thoughts in your head to the positive version. Spin your outlook around all day even if it feels like fakery – the positive effects will filter out in your words, action and consequently your day overall. Trust me!
⭐️DO
Something you don’t particularly want or need to, just because it will help someone else or bring a little happiness their way.
LAUGH
⭐️Laugh, right now, just laugh. A fake laugh is impossible to sustain for long without actually starting to laugh for real. Try it! If that fails, read this!
So, are you with me? Save this photo from our Facebook page and share share share to let everyone know your are choosing happy…
What tips do you have to share on staying happy?
I’m trying to improve my mood a lot more these days by smiling more at random things!
Agree! Smiling more is deffo the way forward. Love this challenge 🙂 x
Ah great!!! Thanks Melanie x
This is very true and laughing is the best medicine, and is easily spread and costs nothing 🙂 x
Absolutely – well put!
It’s amazing that just smiling can make you feel so much happier!!
My top tip is to think of things that you’re grateful for. It always makes me feel happier.
Totally agree! x
This is a great challenge for people to accept. Happiness really is something in your control and practicing ways to be happy is so helpful.
I agree Sarah xxx
It is amazing how the power of a simple smile can make your day so much better. I just tried it now and it made me giggle!
Hahahahaha I am glad!!! x
Love this idea, what a great day to celebrate ☺
Agree!!
I didn’t hear when was international happy day but think promoting things like this is to be praised! Thanks for sharing 🙂 x
You are welcome Jodie xx
Aww, this is awesome! Happiness is seriously so contagious. Great post!
Thanks Megan!!
I think it’s nice to have a day to encourage people to be happy and positive about things x
Absolutely Rhian x
I love that this day now exists – I try and choose happiness every day! x
Not always easy but yes me too!
I love this. I spent the day with my niece and tht a is always a happy day. I take the happiness challenge everday. xx
I love this post! Everyone should take the happiness challenge! 🙂
Love it. Everyone needs a happiness challenge from time to time. 😀
A good smile is always the way forward – you never know whose day you might make with a smile. H 🙂
What a great post! I think it is vitally important to make yourself happy as it will exude out of you and make other people happy too! xx
What a lovely post. i try to ‘DO’ as many good deeds as possible daily without putting too much pressure on myself.
I love spreading happiness and positivity. Sometimes it’s tough but it is possible. Lovely post x
I never knew such a day existed. I stay happy by reflecting on happy thoughts alone.
We just tried a fake laugh and it actually worked. It made us feel better that we really laughed x
I had heard that such a day existed but had totally forgotten about it x
We all need a bit more happiness in our lives so these are some great tips – not sure I could do the face laugh one sitting at my desk in the office – perhaps ill wait till i get home or people will think I’ve gone nuts.
I’ve not heard of International Day of Happiness before but what a wonderful idea for a day! We all could do with more happiness in our lives so I’ll be trying some of these tips out.
What a sweet idea – I try to keep this state of mind every day x
Aw this is such a lovely, positive post! Im a big believer that happiness is a choice and we should work hard to find the good in all xxx
Each of us is unique and how happy we are depends on lots of different factors including our genes, our circumstances and our approach to life.
what a lovely positive and reminding post and yes as they say laughter is the best medicine by far