Designated by the UN, 20th March is celebrated as an International Day Of Happiness.
International Day of Happiness also known as World Happiness Day is celebrated every year around the world on 20 March. The day is observed to spread awareness about the importance of happiness in our lives.
Usually, we say or listen: "Don’t worry, be happy!"
But do we actually think keenly about what happiness is and its importance?
It is believed that happiness is a universal aspiration in the lives of all and is a fundamental human right and goal for all. Therefore, the United Nations established March 20 as the International Day of Happiness, which is observed annually, and adopted a resolution calling for happiness to be given greater priority. Now, the day has become a global campaign. The day has been celebrated since 2013 to make people aware of the importance of happiness in their lives.
It has been initiated by the United Nations by including the Right to Life, Liberty, and the pursuit of Happiness in the Internal Law for Human Rights. The idea of making the day an international day was initiated by Bhutan.
It aims to spread the message that the progress of a nation should be about increasing human happiness and wellbeing, and not just growth of the economy.
The theme for the current year #2022 is, Keep Calm, Stay Wise and Be Kind
If you’re happy and you know it, celebrate it on International Day of Happiness on March 20! Other than being in a neutral state, happy is how we should mostly be. Unfortunately, emotions like anger and sadness are increasingly becoming a default way to be for a lot of us, so here’s a day to cheer up and appreciate the good things and silver linings in life.
Around 2000 years ago, the ancient Greek philosopher Aristotle said, "Happiness is the meaning and purpose of life, the whole aim, and end of human existence." It is still true today.
Happiness is the experience of positive emotions, including joy, contentment, and satisfaction. Some research shows that being happier does not just make you feel better, but actually brings a host of potential health benefits.
International Day of Happiness also known as World Happiness Day is celebrated every year around the world on 20 March. The day is observed to spread awareness about the importance of happiness in our lives.
Usually, we say or listen: "Don’t worry, be happy!"
But do we actually think keenly about what happiness is and its importance?
It is believed that happiness is a universal aspiration in the lives of all and is a fundamental human right and goal for all. Therefore, the United Nations established March 20 as the International Day of Happiness, which is observed annually, and adopted a resolution calling for happiness to be given greater priority. Now, the day has become a global campaign. The day has been celebrated since 2013 to make people aware of the importance of happiness in their lives.
It has been initiated by the United Nations by including the Right to Life, Liberty, and the pursuit of Happiness in the Internal Law for Human Rights. The idea of making the day an international day was initiated by Bhutan.
It aims to spread the message that the progress of a nation should be about increasing human happiness and wellbeing, and not just growth of the economy.
The theme for the current year #2022 is, Keep Calm, Stay Wise and Be Kind
If you’re happy and you know it, celebrate it on International Day of Happiness on March 20! Other than being in a neutral state, happy is how we should mostly be. Unfortunately, emotions like anger and sadness are increasingly becoming a default way to be for a lot of us, so here’s a day to cheer up and appreciate the good things and silver linings in life.
Around 2000 years ago, the ancient Greek philosopher Aristotle said, "Happiness is the meaning and purpose of life, the whole aim, and end of human existence." It is still true today.
Happiness is the experience of positive emotions, including joy, contentment, and satisfaction. Some research shows that being happier does not just make you feel better, but actually brings a host of potential health benefits.
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