Celebrate this day because being happy is the most absolute desire in our life, our ultimate goal. Use any of the three ideas that I share in this article to get you started in your happiness path and remember you don´t find happiness, you create happiness, you´re either waiting or exploring. It´s simple, it´s easy and I guarantee will make your day happier.
But why not? We've all been through a chaotic year and as consequence happiness might be at its lowest point after the 180 degrees change our lives have experienced. Taking a day to prioritize happiness might just be the right way to stop and reflect on your life and your goals, appreciate and be grateful for what you have in your life and enjoy the present moment.
When the United Nations proclaimed the 20th of March the International Day of Happiness back in 2012, was based on the premises below:
Therefore celebrating this day adds building blocks to the foundation of long-lasting happiness grounded in the well-being of all people across the globe. I’d like to invite you to celebrate the 9th edition of the International Day of Happiness and implement practices in your everyday life to help you prioritize happiness.
How to celebrate?
Alone, with family or with friends, this day is all about acknowledging the importance of happiness in our lives and the lives of those around us. Here are 3 ideas to get started:
Happiness is not something that you find, it's something you can and have to create. Take 5 minutes to write a quick list of three things:
Now start creating and spreading happiness for yourself, for family and friends and strangers.
Appreciate what you have in your life and remember to share your gratitude with the people around you. One easy way to do this is to write a “Thank you” card. To make it easier, here is a structure you can use to make your thank you card impactful. This is a three-part appreciation that includes:
Maria, thank you so much. (1) Yesterday, you spent three hours helping me with the big presentation I had to deliver today. You set aside your own work to help me. You listened patiently, delivered valuable feedback and helped me prepare for potential objections. (2) Maria, I want to let you know that what you did had a great impact on me. It helped me get past my fear, gain confidence and be better prepared for the meeting. Your support and your insights helped me feel connected and grateful for having you as part of the team. That was so helpful to me, personally. Also, it resulted in me being able to deliver a fantastic presentation that won us the customer, so thank you! (3) Maria, what you did not only had a great impact on me and the delivery of the presentation, but it reminded me of how generous, caring and giving you are. You are the true definition of a team player. I see that in you and I admire you.
Take action to learn more about happiness. Positive psychology and the science of happiness have recently grown immensely giving us more knowledge than we ever had around what makes us happy. Start small, listen to a TED Talk, buy a book, read an article.
Lastly, as a celebration of this day, the Sustainable Development Solutions Network launches their 9th edition of The World Happiness Report which this year, discusses World Happiness during COVID-19 and how to deal with the effects of the pandemic. You can register for the launch event webinar scheduled for March 20th at 11:00 AM EST or just tune back in next week to get a summary of the highlights of this year's report in my next article.
Celebrate International Day of Happiness: 20th March 2021
Celebrate this day because being happy is the most absolute desire in our life, our ultimate goal. Use any of the three ideas that I share in this article to get you started in your happiness path and remember you don't find happiness, you create happiness, you're either waiting or exploring. It's simple, it's easy and I guarantee will make your day happier.
Ready for it? Let me know how will you celebrate the International Day of Happiness!
