Need a reason to smile? Then you will be happy to know that today, March 20, 2019, is not j the first day of spring, but also the International Day of Happiness.
Set up by the United Nations in 2012, it is meant to remind us that happiness is an essential human goal and right. This year's theme, Happier together, e people worldwide to focus on what we have in common, rather than what dus.
The idea to create this holiday was suggested by the tiny South Asian country of Bhutan (不丹). A the country is poor, it consistently ranks among the happiest in the world.
Here are a few s to help you celebrate the International Day of Happiness:
Treat yourself
Go ahead and grab a cup of hot cocoa or a tub of your favorite ice cream and cherish the treats, w watching your favorite television show or reading a good book.
Start a c
We often spend our days buried behind computers or smartphones. Try to set them aside for one evening and spend time t to your parents and siblings (兄弟姐妹) .
Create a happiness wall
Ask your family, friends or mates to write down one thing that makes them h on a colorful sticker and create a wall of happiness. This can help remind yourself of all the good things happening around you and keep you s .
