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Motivation Mondays: International Day of Happiness & Spring

20/03/2017
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“The art of being happy lies in the power of extracting happiness from common things.” Henry Ward Beecher

Motivation Mondays: Celebrate International Day of Happiness & Spring

Motivation Mondays: Celebrate International Day of Happiness & Spring


International Day of Happiness 2017 – Small Smurfs Big Goals

Motivation Mondays: International Day of Happiness & Spring

Motivation Mondays: International Day of Happiness & Spring

Happiness doesn’t depend on any external conditions, it is governed by our mental attitude. Dale Carnegie
Happiness is a choice, not a result. Nothing will make you happy until you choose to be happy. No person will make you happy unless you decide to be happy. Your happiness will not come to you. It can only come from you. Ralph Marston
There is only one way to happiness and that is to cease worrying about things which are beyond the power of our will. Epictetus
Success is not the key to happiness. Happiness is the key to success. If you love what you are doing, you will be successful. Albert Schweitzer

Happy 5th International Day Of Happiness and First Day of Spring! What a great way to celebrate the first day of spring by adding the day of happiness to the mix. We could all stand to be happy about something and, as the many quotes shared tell us, happiness is a choice. Get up and dust off the winter woes and reconnect to the fire inside. You have life so enjoy it while it lasts. Do you know how this day started? In 2011, Jayme Illien of Illien Global Public Benefit Corporation approached the United Nations Organization with a proposal to have March 20 designated as International Happiness Day. It was a project close to Jayme’s heart and the UN was delighted to support it.  On June 28, 2012, the United Nations Secretary General Ban Ki moon and the 193 member states joined  the United Nations General Assembly to unanimously adopt UN resolution 66/281  which agreed, in part, that “the pursuit of happiness is a fundamental human goal…”   Take a step today by taking the pledge and dowload a free happiness guide to shift your mood and thoughts : – “I will try to create more happiness in the world around me” (The Action for Happiness pledge)

READ: International Day of Happiness: 45 joyous things that will make you instantly happy
PLEDGE: Join the movement for a happier world

 

“Spring has returned. The Earth is like a child that knows poems.” Rainer Maria Rilke

Motivation Mondays: Celebrate International Day of Happiness & Spring

Motivation Mondays: Celebrate International Day of Happiness & Spring

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The spring wakes us, nurtures us and revitalizes us. How often does your spring come? If you are a prisoner of the calendar, it comes once a year. If you are creating authentic power, it comes frequently, or very frequently. Gary Zukav
I am going to try to pay attention to the spring. I am going to look around at all the flowers, and look up at the hectic trees. I am going to close my eyes and listen. Anne Lamott

Why an International Day of Happiness? If nothing else, it is a great reminder to be grateful for the joys in our lives and to remember to help the less fortunate. Just like we celebrate milestones, celebrating this day gives us another opportunity to make that choice to be HAPPY! Did you know that according to the science of happiness, there are 7 habits that happy people share: 1. They build close and meaningful relationships; 2. they perform and spread acts of kindness to others; 3.  they pay attention to their overall well-being by nurturing their bodies and mind through exercise, study, and good nutrition; 4. they find their focus and rhythm or what Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi calls “FLOW.“; 5. they build a deep and lasting inner contemplative, spiritual life; 6. they discover and develop their strengths and virtues; and 7. they maintain a positive outlook by operating from a spirit of gratitude, optimism and reflection/mindfulness.

Motivation Mondays: International Day of Happiness & Spring

Motivation Mondays: International Day of Happiness & Spring

World Happiness Report 2017 – “The World Happiness Report continues to draw global attention around the need to create sound policy for what matters most to people – their well-being. This report gives evidence that happiness is a result of creating strong social foundations. It’s time to build social trust and healthy lives, not guns or walls. Let’s hold our leaders to this fact” Jeffrey Sachs

According to Dr Rick Hanson who conducts research in the neuroscience of happiness, and data gathered in other World Happiness Reports, there is evidence to suggest that if we want to maintain our overall well-being and neural bases, we need four key supports; 1. sustained positive emotions. 2. recovery from negative emotions. 3. empathy, altruism, and pro-social behavior, and 4. a good dose of mind-wandering, mindfulness and emotion captured attention. So consider that taking action on this day fits in well with things we can do to affect our mind and mood in a positive way. Now before you think the 7 habits  and these 4 key supports are out of your reach, stop and think about the mindset behind the thought. It takes some effort to develop new habits but if we make a commitment to honor our higher goals and make our inner and outer lives better, we can do it.
READ: SPRING: First Day Flowers…

 

 

The details for Motivation Mondays are below. Join in! The themes for January and February 2017 are:
FEBRUARY

02/6 –    Black History Month, 6, Lame Duck Day, 12, Lincoln’s Birthday
02/13 – 14, Valentine’s Day, 15, Constitution Day,
02/20 – 20, Presidents’ Day, Washington’s Birthday, 24, Carnival/Flag Day, 26, New Moon
02/27 – 27, Clean Monday, 28, Mardi Gras, Fat Tuesday,

MARCH

03/ – March is Women’s History Month, National Nutrition Month, American Red Cross Month, Irish-American Heritage Month, 03/01 – Ash Wednesday and Zero Discrimination Day, 03/03, World Wildlife Day
03/06 – 08, International Women’s Day 09, World Kidney Day
03/13 –  12, Purim starts and Daylight Savings Day, 13, Holi, 14, Pi Day, 17, Saint Patrick’s Day
03/20 – 20, International Day of Happiness/ First day of Spring, 21, World Poetry Day, 22, World Water Day 23 Puppy Day, 24, TB Day
03/27 – 27, Doctors Day

 

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“Many persons have a wrong idea of what constitutes true happiness. It is not attained through self-gratification but through fidelity to a worthy purpose.” Helen Keller

Motivation Mondays: Celebrate International Day of Happiness & Spring

Motivation Mondays: Celebrate International Day of Happiness & Spring


TED TALKS – Dan Gilbert: The surprising science of happiness

Now and then it’s good to pause in our pursuit of happiness and just be happy. Guillaume Apollinaire
To enjoy good health, to bring true happiness to one’s family, to bring peace to all, one must first discipline and control one’s own mind. If a man can control his mind he can find the way to Enlightenment, and all wisdom and virtue will naturally come to him. Buddha
Happiness cannot be traveled to, owned, earned, worn or consumed. Happiness is the spiritual experience of living every minute with love, grace, and gratitude. Denis Waitley
“Happiness is a butterfly, which when pursued, is always just beyond your grasp, but which, if you will sit down quietly, may alight upon you.” Nathaniel Hawthorne

What more can we do to achieve Happiness in our lives? According to Action For Happiness, there are 10 keys to living our dreams and a happier life: 1. Giving – Do for others. 2. Relating – Connect w/ people. 3. Exercising – Take care of your body. 4. Awareness – Live life mindfully 5. Trying Out – Keep Learning anew 6. Direction – Have goals. 7. Risilience – Find ways to bounce back. 8. Emotions – Look for good. 9. Acceptance – Be comfortable with YOU.  AND  10. Meaning –  Add meaning to your life by being part of something bigger…   Our actions and participation in things that matter to us are important aspects of the work needed to create more Happiness in our lives. While there will always be people trying to derail our sincere efforts, it is imperative that we focus on what gives us  joy and, sooner or later, those people will fade out of our lives… When we make choices and honor them and keep our lives simple and free from gossip and petty hatreds, we open doors within that tap into that place of delight. It is in every single one of us. Go seek yours!

 

Have a Happy, Healthy 2017!

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Motivation Mondays is open to anyone who wishes to share a motivational quote, photo, personal challenge or a post that encourages others to start the week on an upbeat note.
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151 Comments leave one →
  1. robin masshole mommy permalink
    20/03/2017 4:56 pm

    I am so happy that it is finally spring! Bring on the warm weather and happy long days!

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  2. Amber permalink
    20/03/2017 5:22 pm

    What an amazing day! I love when people are happy–it seems so many are cranky these days.

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  3. natalielovesbeauty permalink
    20/03/2017 5:26 pm

    Just knowing that today was the first day of spring made me super happy! Now if only the snow could melt a little faster around here…

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  4. Nicole Anderson permalink
    20/03/2017 5:43 pm

    This post has helped make my day. I never knew the origin of how this day came about with the United Nations and I certainly got a lot from the quotations you have included – very meaningful, true and motivational. If more people embraced the principles stated here, it would certainly be a better world – so it is up to all of us to spread the message!

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  5. thecoffeemom0617 permalink
    20/03/2017 4:39 pm

    I love all of the flowers and bright colors. Motivation mondays are wonderful .

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  6. DIYnappywieldingbride permalink
    20/03/2017 4:58 pm

    Motivational mondays what a great idea to keep spirts high on a day that is renowned for been miserable. Love the positivity.

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  7. Helene Cohen Bludman permalink
    20/03/2017 5:07 pm

    I think it’s great to celebrate both happiness and spring. I’m so glad winter is over.

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  8. Mihaela Echols permalink
    20/03/2017 5:19 pm

    I am so excited that it is spring! Hello flowers and gardening!!!

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  9. mybigfathappylife permalink
    20/03/2017 8:50 pm

    Happy first day of spring! I also love that it is international day of happiness; what a great way to bring in the season!

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  10. Sondra Barker permalink
    20/03/2017 6:05 pm

    This is just what a needed, perfect timing! Definitely going to put those actions to happiness to good use.

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  11. Marceline Dementori permalink
    20/03/2017 6:32 pm

    That’s really beautiful. I didn’t know that we have an International Day of Happiness! We could all use a little “happy” these days especially with all that’s happening in the world. I think it’s really nice to live a life that’s all about being happy instead of focusing on all the hate.

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  12. momknowsbest15 permalink
    20/03/2017 9:48 pm

    Those yellow smiley faces sure do make me smile. Also that ice cream cone.

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  13. themomnoms permalink
    20/03/2017 9:03 pm

    I had no idea that today was International Day of Happiness. It’s interesting how it got started though, I love learning tidbits like that. I try to keep myself happy by doing something for myself and others every day, it helps.

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  14. The Editor permalink
    20/03/2017 10:32 pm

    Happiness is when you stop worrying and thinking about this that might happen, rather than enjoying the moment.

    -blairvillanueva

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  15. Tamsin permalink
    21/03/2017 12:48 am

    Thanks for bringing up resilience – it’s often over looked when people are working on their overall well being. It’s important to be repaired for life’s challenges.

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  16. Amila Wickramarachchi permalink
    21/03/2017 1:03 am

    yes,happiness is how we see on other things.If we can see the positive side of things,that will keep us smiling and happy.But,when you start thinking of everything negative,happiness will fade away!Truly inspiring post!

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  17. Michelle Waller permalink
    21/03/2017 5:52 am

    I didn’t know it was International Day of Happiness! Spring and the warmth from the sunshine and the flowers blooming always make me happy.

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  18. traveler permalink
    21/03/2017 3:02 am

    I honestly had no idea that there was an International Day of Happiness, but It definitely is a fundamental human goal. I will have to take the pledge and download the guide. A great reminder to find joy in life.

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  19. Tina Andrews permalink
    21/03/2017 3:21 am

    I love Spring and it does brighten up my mood so much and bring happiness. Been so excited to watch the plants emerging from the barren winter ground. The daffodils just started blooming nice and bright

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  20. Iza (@IzaAbao) permalink
    21/03/2017 5:54 am

    I try my best to do something that makes me happy like sleeping early. It gives me a lot of energy and motivation. We need to choose good things to be happy. If our body is happy with our food choices, then we will benefit positively.

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  21. Bel permalink
    21/03/2017 5:58 am

    Happiness to me is a very complex idea to understand. We try to attain it, we try to keep it, its like we’re always in pursuit. At the end of the day I feel we should find it every thing, every situation at every point in time. it’s the silver lining you see in every cloud. Beautiful post.

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  22. GiGi Eats Celebrities permalink
    21/03/2017 6:28 am

    I am probably the only one who hates Spring, ha ha ha ah! I love FALL and WINTER so much better!

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  23. Jennifer Parker-Gilbert permalink
    21/03/2017 6:32 am

    I agree, that happiness is a choice. Although, it’s not always easy. I’m trying to work on setting goals and exercising to improve my mood.

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  24. Jessica Taylor permalink
    21/03/2017 6:37 am

    So glad it is finally spring! Oh, and happy International Day of Happiness! I had no idea that was a thing!

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  25. Otilia permalink
    21/03/2017 6:44 am

    Really nice motivation post. Will be following your blog from now on.

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  26. Sarah Bailey permalink
    21/03/2017 7:13 am

    Happiness depends on us. It is in fact, an inside job. Our attitude and action were a great factor of it. We have to change the habits of our mind and adopt new attitudes.

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  27. Ruth I. permalink
    21/03/2017 10:17 am

    Happiness is a choice! We often have difficult situations but it’s a choice to see the positive things it has. Filipinos are known to be happy people because we still can give our best beautiful smiles even when we experience disasters.

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  28. thecla11 permalink
    21/03/2017 10:47 am

    Being happy is so important! I try to implement happiness into my everyday life 😊

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  29. Bhushavali permalink
    21/03/2017 7:50 am

    There is an international day of happiness? I didn’t know that!!! The 7 habits definitely sound promising.

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  30. Steven Goodwin permalink
    21/03/2017 8:06 am

    Hope you had a great International Day Of Happiness! I sure did. I love all the press that this has been getting in helping get the word out. One of my blogger buddies reached out to me to do a nice interview series with many others about their thoughts on happiness! If you’d like to check it out, you can here:

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  31. Author Brandi Kennedy permalink
    21/03/2017 10:45 am

    I loved your focus through the beginning of your post on how important it is to choose happiness. This has been a major focus for me in my personal life recently, so this was a great reminder to keep practicing.

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  32. alpluslex permalink
    21/03/2017 11:11 am

    Love your inspiring words and quotes. Always brightens my day.

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  33. Michelle Waller permalink
    21/03/2017 11:21 am

    I love the Spring time. Everything is just so happy and bright and cheerful!

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  34. Hey Sharonoox permalink
    21/03/2017 11:40 am

    Thanks for sharing the 10 action of happiness tips. Check marked some and a few that need to work on. I agree to all and one that I especially can relate is being comfortable with oneself. Happy Spring, my friend!

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  35. DANI CC permalink
    21/03/2017 11:43 am

    There are so many powerful messages with in this post. Most important message we gathered from your post is that happiness starts from within. When you are able to be happy then external setbacks in life don’t stand a chance. Thanks for teaching us to keep our head held high and move forward. You are truly an inspiration to all who have the pleasure of reading your blog.

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  36. Ana De-Jesus permalink
    21/03/2017 12:15 pm

    That is true, if you add yourself to something bigger you can create intentional happiness simply by being part of something. I am glad it is spring now, that would boost anyone’s mood x

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  37. adriana permalink
    21/03/2017 3:18 pm

    I love this, and I love that International Happiness Day fell on the first day of spring – just so fitting!

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  38. Cameron permalink
    21/03/2017 12:35 pm

    I didn’t know the first day of spring and the international day of happiness were on the same day! How perfect!

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  39. alisonrost permalink
    21/03/2017 5:23 pm

    Oh how your post made me smile! How wonderful to have an entire day devoted to happiness. There are so so many things in our lives to be thankful and happy for

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  40. sparkofsouthernmoms permalink
    21/03/2017 5:25 pm

    I love Spring time. Living in AL. However, Spring is very short lived! I enjoy every day like it is my last and take in all the beauty it has to offer!

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  41. nlampert permalink
    21/03/2017 3:05 pm

    I didn’t know there was an International Day of Happiness. I just finished reading The Happiness Project by Gretchen Rubin and I definitely recommend it to anyone looking to make a happiness pledge. Her advice is really similar to the 10 points you mention

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  42. Jessica Hughes permalink
    21/03/2017 3:19 pm

    I didn’t even know until today that there was an International Day of Happiness! Being happy is most definitely a choice and we need to find happiness in our everyday lives. Choosing to be happy no matter your current circumstances is so important to living a fulfilling life.

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  43. NPC permalink
    21/03/2017 3:50 pm

    Happy international day of happiness and spring! When i heard the birds singing in the morning, it made me so happy! Spring is here!

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  44. PinkOddy permalink
    21/03/2017 4:02 pm

    I had no idea that it was International Happiness day. It is a great idea. Such great information about it – I love the science behind it especially.

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  45. Rosey permalink
    21/03/2017 8:27 pm

    Any reminder to be grateful is a good one. Hurrah for an international day of happiness! 🙂

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  46. Cindy Ingalls permalink
    21/03/2017 5:41 pm

    It’s funny, I usually don’t give much thought to spring because they weather isn’t usually spring like. This year I felt differently. I woke up excited for the new season.

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  47. Lisa Rios permalink
    21/03/2017 8:55 pm

    We had a picnic to celebrate the first day of spring. The weather was absolutely perfect. I had no idea it was also happiness day. I should keep that in mind for next year!

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  48. Beso Beauty permalink
    21/03/2017 9:26 pm

    I love your posts! They are always so collective. I think acceptance is a huge and important aspect of keeping yourself happy. I can’t wait to see what you put out for the rest of the month! Happy spring to you! 😀

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  49. Claire Santiago permalink
    21/03/2017 9:36 pm

    we should always be happy, no matter what life offers us. it is a beautiful experience being human and living on Earth…

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  50. CaptionDaFashion permalink
    21/03/2017 7:09 pm

    I’m definitely showing this video to my daughter. I want her to know we as adults or humans are not the only ones making a difference but so is the Smurfs. LOVE it! =)

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  51. mariamagdalenahusain (@invinitelearn) permalink
    21/03/2017 7:15 pm

    Happiness is ours, it is not far away from us. We don’t have to look it somewhere. Thanks for reminding about happiness.

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  52. Celeste Sundragonlady permalink
    21/03/2017 7:20 pm

    Happy 5th International Day of Happiness to you too. We all need encouragement and a reminder that all is not bleak. And that each day is a new day to ‘get it right’. Great post.

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  53. E H (@ehesketh) permalink
    21/03/2017 8:00 pm

    I love reading your motivational and inspirational posts! I need to read this happiness report – there are so many days in the week I need that ray of sunshine, to keep me from staying sad, and with our gloomy weather here the sunshine is so hard to get

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  54. angela milnes permalink
    22/03/2017 12:40 am

    Sometimes all it takes to make one happy is a little indulgence. So go ahead and grab a cup of cocoa or your favorite tub of ice cream and snuggle up with a blanket and good book!

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  55. lorevi23 permalink
    21/03/2017 10:51 pm

    Wow such a great post!!!! It motivates me a lot I can’t wait for spring even it started on the 20th we didn’t have evidence at London yet. We looking forward too much

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  56. Rhian Westbury permalink
    22/03/2017 2:11 am

    I didn’t actually know it was international happiness day yesterday but it’s such a nice day to inspire positivity x

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  57. Fred permalink
    22/03/2017 3:52 am

    What a nice day to celebrate happiness. Happiness day should be everyday though. Spring is really a very good symbol of happiness as the world recovers from the cold of winter.

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  58. Lindsey permalink
    22/03/2017 5:17 am

    I don’t think happiness should be elebrayed one day but everyday. I start my day by saying what I am thankful for which leads to happiness

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  59. franckxethee permalink
    22/03/2017 6:19 am

    I usually associate spring with hope and a new day. It’s such a pleasant season that we finally move out of our hibernation from winter.

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  60. Azlin Bloor permalink
    22/03/2017 6:39 am

    I loved both video clips, despite their different approaches. We all need a reminder to be happy in these troubled times!

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  61. Eileen permalink
    22/03/2017 6:59 am

    Spring is upon us once more and is weaving its magic into our minds and hearts. I notice that people are less stressed and smile more. I think would be great to spread this happy disposition!

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  62. homekeethome permalink
    22/03/2017 7:07 am

    Lately I’ve been trying to achieve more happy through exercising. It has definitely helped me feel more centered and peaceful!

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  63. Rebecca Swenor permalink
    22/03/2017 7:35 am

    This is a great post and very inspiring with these awesome quotes. Happy International day to all. I believe happiness comes from within ourselves to make others happy, if that makes sense. Thanks for sharing a great post.

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  64. Milton Goh permalink
    22/03/2017 11:00 am

    Reading this post made me happy! TA-da! Happiness achieved! Family time makes me feel the simple bliss of life. It’s the small things that make me most happy.

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  65. Katja Knox permalink
    22/03/2017 9:28 am

    Happy International Day of Happiness. I know I’m a day late but every day should be international day of happiness 😉 Just gotta keep the faith and keep on.
    Katja xxx

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  66. UB Rey permalink
    22/03/2017 9:51 am

    Happy International Happiness Day! 🙂 This was a nice and timely reminder for me. My days lately have been crappy and I am yearning for new energy. Motivated to cleanse my aura now! 🙂

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  67. Lois permalink
    22/03/2017 10:22 am

    Happiness is a science, a feeling and a thought. Who would of thought 🙂

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  68. Marcie W. permalink
    22/03/2017 12:09 pm

    I believe happiness is a choice, so we can make every day feel like happiness day! The warmer weather of spring is enough to put a smile on my face.

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  69. dinnerandabeerblog permalink
    22/03/2017 12:13 pm

    Happy First Day of Spring! I look forward to this time all year long. I love seeing life come back : )

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  70. Wanderlust Vegans permalink
    22/03/2017 1:01 pm

    Oh I am so happy that spring has finally arrived. We have so many plans that needed spring weather. Now that the sun is shinning we can start planning our routes and hit the road. Does spring bring me happiness?! Yes. It is my favourite season.

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  71. Anvita permalink
    22/03/2017 2:50 pm

    Such a positive post. I mean all your posts are positive but the smiles bring a smile on my face too. So glad Spring is finally herez

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  72. emmaeatsandexplores permalink
    22/03/2017 3:43 pm

    For me Spring and Happiness go hand in hand anyway – I can’t stand the winter so those first few days of warmer weather when the leaves start to form on the trees and the days get a bit longer are the happiest all year!

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  73. Jason Panuelos permalink
    22/03/2017 4:12 pm

    This makes me so grateful to live in the Philippines where people are relentlessly happy all the time. It’s a nice distraction from all the problems 🙂

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  74. katyashadeofteal permalink
    22/03/2017 7:58 pm

    I definitely can celebrate this! I love that it’s the First Day of Spring, so celebrating the 5th International Day Of Happiness will be super easy!

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  75. Glenda K. permalink
    22/03/2017 5:07 pm

    We need to celebrate International Day of Happiness at least once a week. I think everyone should work on the four key supports. My goal this year to recover from negative emotions more quickly!

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  76. The Everyday Mom Life permalink
    22/03/2017 8:11 pm

    I love the Hellen Keller quote. Being happy always starts with doing things that makes others happy for me, but I’ve found that I need to make myself happy first before I can give it out.

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  77. sveeteskapes permalink
    22/03/2017 7:25 pm

    I knew it was first day of Spring but didn’t know it is also International day of happiness. But it seems fitting as Spring does inspire and promote happy feelings 🙂

    xx, Kusum

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  78. Fatima Torres at MTME permalink
    22/03/2017 7:44 pm

    Great piece on International Day of Happiness. It’s such a wonderful day to celebrate. PS: TED Talks are always interesting to watch.

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  79. Lauren permalink
    22/03/2017 8:20 pm

    Thank you for this post. I like the ten keys to living our dreams and a happier life. I also really love your blog. 🙂

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  80. Rebecca Swenor permalink
    22/03/2017 10:13 pm

    Motivation Monday roundup sounds amazing. Just one simple quote can make someones day or even just a photo of a baby even. Thanks for sharing these awesome Motivation Monday posts.

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  81. Janine Escolta permalink
    22/03/2017 11:24 pm

    Happiness is a choice, not a result. Nothing will make you happy until you choose to be happy. No person will make you happy unless you decide to be happy. Your happiness will not come to you. It can only come from you.

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  82. HealthierSteps (@Healthiersteps) permalink
    23/03/2017 3:26 am

    I have learn how to stay in a state of happiness by not allowing negative people in my life!

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  83. wonderlingblog permalink
    23/03/2017 3:51 am

    What a nice positive day to be celebrating. Happiness can be achieved in so many ways. It is not celebrated nearly enough.

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  84. R U S S permalink
    23/03/2017 5:32 am

    I so agree that happy people do and spread acts of kindness – the world needs a lot of this. It’s nice to hang with these kinds of people because they’re so positive and their goodness is contagious. And it’s so true what you said about not depending your own happiness on others or external factors – it’s really about how we see ourselves, how we deal with the things that happen to us and how we react even to unpleasant things. Happiness is a choice.

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  85. Angela milnes permalink
    23/03/2017 7:43 am

    Happiness surely is the key to success. It is comforting to meet jovial people who always wear a smile on their face. There is no better way to achieve calm in life than being happy and content.

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  86. Krystal permalink
    23/03/2017 7:52 am

    This is my FAVORITE time of year. Longer days, sunlight after 5PM, and warmer weather! Definitely a happy time.

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  87. lastchance3 permalink
    23/03/2017 12:42 pm

    I had no idea there was an international day of happiness! What a great holiday! I wish I knew so I could have celebrated!

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  88. Elizabeth permalink
    23/03/2017 9:47 am

    What an absolutely wonderful international day to celebrate, especially given these hard times we’re living in. Love it! 🙂

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  89. Obi Kalu permalink
    23/03/2017 1:30 pm

    this was great and motivational. love the smiling faces and the flowers.

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  90. oksummer permalink
    23/03/2017 1:33 pm

    nice way to motivate. i enjoyed the smiling faces and the flowers. this should be daily.

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  91. taylermorrell permalink
    23/03/2017 7:27 pm

    I didn’t know there was an international day of happiness! How cool!

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  92. duffelbagspouse permalink
    23/03/2017 4:57 pm

    I am a simple girl who appreciates good food, good for and a good time. Good living in appreciating the simple things for sure.

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  93. Angela Zimsky permalink
    23/03/2017 9:47 pm

    I think this is a great message for kids. I hope to be able to teach my daughter all that is important as she gets older.

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  94. Pratibha (@Myepica) permalink
    24/03/2017 12:16 am

    Happiness is something that you choose. Its so strange that so many of us keep searching for happiness, when it is right within us!

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  95. Juleskalpauli (@juleskalpauli) permalink
    24/03/2017 6:33 am

    I love learning these things from your Blog Elizabeth, WHo would have imagined, the International Day of Happiness 🙂 And all the details and stories you share. Thanks for pouring into my soul 🙂
    Julie Syl Kalungi

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  96. Archana Singh permalink
    24/03/2017 8:13 am

    It is such a good post to start your day. Totally agree with your quote, “The art of being happy lies in the power of extracting happiness from common things.” Thanks for sharing.

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  97. diana permalink
    24/03/2017 2:49 pm

    great positive post to start spring with, cheers

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  98. Millette Sison (@millette05) permalink
    27/03/2017 5:30 pm

    The definition of happiness varies in people. It is becomes more meaningful if individuals tie it to a greater cause to common good.

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  99. Shub permalink
    28/03/2017 2:18 am

    This day reminds us to be Happy and spread happiness every day! Beautiful collage of pics…Really uplifts one’s mood.

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  100. Dawn Gibson-Thigpen permalink
    30/03/2017 2:15 am

    i am happy spring is here, but i am also dreading it a little. lol. its so hot here in south florida i was loving the cool winter air.

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  101. Tiffany Yong permalink
    02/04/2017 11:10 am

    I like your advice on achieving happiness as they are baby and achievable steps, which helps people who wish to overcome depression to get started!

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  102. Fully Housewifed! (@fullyhousewifed) permalink
    05/04/2017 8:38 am

    Happiness can be very challenging to attain when you’re looking at the wrong angles. We do need to recover from negativity and to do so, we need to shift our focus sometimes. Cause lingering unhappiness is usually caused by being self-absorbed.

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