International Day of Happiness: History, Theme, and Significance
Day of Happiness 2022 celebrations are Sunday, March 20, 2022.When is the International Day of Happiness celebrated? Or Significance of International Day of Happiness
20 March is celebrated around the world as the International Day of Happiness. On 28 June 2012, the United Nations General Assembly established the International Day of Happiness.
People across the world are encouraged to realize the importance of happiness on the International Day of Happiness. To make people's lives better, the United Nations established the 17 Sustainable Development Goals in 2015. Its development goals include eliminating poverty, reducing inequality, and protecting the environment.
During the International Day of Happiness, the United Nations invites everyone to participate. World Happiness Week will be celebrated from 17 to 22 March 2022.
History of International Day of Happiness:
As part of a campaign at the United Nations from 2006 to 2012 to promote happiness, well-being, and democracy, Jayme Illien founded "Happytalism" with Luis Gallardo, President of the World Happiness Foundation.
The International Day of Happiness was first proposed by Jayme Illien at the General Assembly of the United Nations in 2011. As part of the UN General Assembly's responsibility, he wanted happiness economics to be promoted around the world by improving the development of all countries' economies
. The UN General Assembly adopted this policy idea. Happiness Toward a Holistic Approach to Growth was approved by the United Nations General Assembly on 19 July 2011. This initiative was started by Bhutan's then-Prime Minister Jigme Thinley, a country that pursues the goal of "Gross National Happiness" since the 1970s.
International Day of Happiness was first celebrated in 2013 and was first established in 2012 by the United Nations. Taking its cues from Jayme Illien, the United Nations announced World Happiness Day to educate the public about happiness' importance and the need for happiness to be included in public policies.
As part of a campaign at the United Nations from 2006 to 2012 to promote happiness, well-being, and democracy, Jayme Illien founded "Happytalism" with Luis Gallardo, President of the World Happiness Foundation.
The International Day of Happiness was first proposed by Jayme Illien at the General Assembly of the United Nations in 2011. As part of the UN General Assembly's responsibility, he wanted happiness economics to be promoted around the world by improving the development of all countries' economies
. The UN General Assembly adopted this policy idea. Happiness Toward a Holistic Approach to Growth was approved by the United Nations General Assembly on 19 July 2011. This initiative was started by Bhutan's then-Prime Minister Jigme Thinley, a country that pursues the goal of "Gross National Happiness" since the 1970s.
International Day of Happiness was first celebrated in 2013 and was first established in 2012 by the United Nations. Taking its cues from Jayme Illien, the United Nations announced World Happiness Day to educate the public about happiness' importance and the need for happiness to be included in public policies.
How to Celebrate International Day of Happiness
The UN General Assembly on World Happiness Day urges people to continue to make progress in life and to appreciate the small things that enhance their quality of life.
The UN General Assembly on World Happiness Day urges people to continue to make progress in life and to appreciate the small things that enhance their quality of life.
- Let's make this International Day of Happiness a day to celebrate happiness with people we care about.
- People feel happier and more fulfilled in life if they are able to appreciate the little things in life, even the little things they have to be thankful for.
- Making this a habit, such as keeping a gratitude journal, could be worth considering.
- Make the most of your time with loved ones and attempt to restore any relationships that are going through a rough patch because a happy life depends on having good relationships.
- Step-by-step programs with other like-minded individuals can ensure that you live a healthier life by motivating each other daily to take action and live a healthier life.
- Alternatively, you can work with a charity that promotes good deeds that you choose.
- You can also connect with others through social media.
You can us following hashtags -
#InternationalDayOfHappiness #DayofHappiness #HappyAndIKnowIt #HappyVibes #HappyThoughts #ShareTheHappiness #DayOfHappiness #CelebratingHappy - On this day, it has special importance because it helps us to share and spread our joy and activities all over the world in an instant.
What is the Mission of International Day of Happiness
Providing hope, light, and inspiration to all who strive for happiness and fulfillment. This is achieved by announcing the official #InternationalDayOfHappiness theme and the Ten Steps to Global Happiness tradition. Also, by promoting and advancing:
Providing hope, light, and inspiration to all who strive for happiness and fulfillment. This is achieved by announcing the official #InternationalDayOfHappiness theme and the Ten Steps to Global Happiness tradition. Also, by promoting and advancing:
- Happiness is a fundamental human right and goal for all.
- Happiness is a universal aspiration in the lives of all
- Happiness as a way of living, being, and serving communities and society
- Happiness is a north star for individuals, communities, governments, and society.
- Happiness path toward achieving the sustainable development goals
- Happiness is a “new paradigm’ for human development
- A worldwide celebration of the International Day of Happiness that is democratic, diverse, organic, and inclusive
The 10 Steps to Global Happiness in 2022 as Happinessday.org:
- Everyone: We must spread the word about the International Day of Happiness and the war the Russians are waging against democracy, freedom, Ukraine, the United Nations, all of humanity, and all of civilization.
- Do What Makes You Happy: If you're a refugee from Ukraine or another country, or still in Ukraine fighting for democracy, freedom, and happiness for all, then do whatever makes you happy today and every day.
- Give and Spread Happiness to Others: Giving and spreading happiness to others, particularly to refugees in Ukraine, Syria, Yemen, Iraq, Afghanistan, Nigeria, Ethiopia, South Sudan, Myanmar, Venezuela, DR Congo, and more.
- Attend a World Happiness Event: Consider attending a World Happiness Week event such as the launch of the 10th World Happiness Report or World Happiness Week organized by the World Happiness Foundation.
- Celebrate: Creating your own celebration for #InternationalDayofHappiness or World Happiness Week is step 5. Make your Happiness Day event known to the world through social media.
- Share What Makes You Happy on social media: Share on social media what makes you happy as well as what is going on in Ukraine and throughout the world, so people can grasp the truth. Use Instagram hashtags
#happinessforallukraine, #tenbillionhappy, #internationaldayofhappiness, #happinessday, #choosehappiness, #createhappiness, or #makeithappy to spread happiness! - Promote the Resolutions: UN RESOLUTION 65/309, UN RESOLUTION 66/281
- Advance the United Nations Global Goals for Sustainable Development.
- Enjoy Nature: The ninth step involves getting outside, enjoying nature, and connecting with the environment. Nature can be experienced through hiking, visiting a park, visiting a lake, or visiting natural sites.
Spending time in nature improves our happiness and well-being, according to research studies throughout the world. - Adopt Happytalism: As the tenth step, we advance a more holistic, inclusive, equitable, and balanced approach to economic growth, one that promotes sustainability, poverty eradication, happiness, and the well-being of all peoples, such as Happytalism.
The Theme of International Day of Happiness
The theme of International Day of Happiness in 2021: In 2021, International Happiness Day was taking place under the theme "HAPPINESS FOR ALL, TOGETHER". An appropriate theme was selected by the United Nations when the world was dealing with a Coronavirus pandemic. The theme encourages people to work together and be harmonious.
Marks the beginning of a day of uniting in the fight against COVID-19 to release the people from the grip of tension.
The theme of International Day of Happiness in 2022: We should stand with Ukraine on the right side of history as we celebrate the official theme of the 2022 International Day of Happiness in Ukraine, HAPPINESS FOR ALL.
We should honor and praise those brave and resilient leaders who have been on the front lines of the global effort to promote freedom, democracy, and the happiness and well-being of our species. As called for in UN resolutions 65309: Happiness Towards a Holistic Approach to Development, UN 66281: International Day of Happiness,
The UN Charter, and the first UN High-Level Meeting on Happiness and Well-being: Defining A New Economic Paradigm.” - United Nations International Day of Happiness Founder Jayme Illien.
The theme of International Day of Happiness in 2021: In 2021, International Happiness Day was taking place under the theme "HAPPINESS FOR ALL, TOGETHER". An appropriate theme was selected by the United Nations when the world was dealing with a Coronavirus pandemic. The theme encourages people to work together and be harmonious.Marks the beginning of a day of uniting in the fight against COVID-19 to release the people from the grip of tension.
The theme of International Day of Happiness in 2022: We should stand with Ukraine on the right side of history as we celebrate the official theme of the 2022 International Day of Happiness in Ukraine, HAPPINESS FOR ALL.
We should honor and praise those brave and resilient leaders who have been on the front lines of the global effort to promote freedom, democracy, and the happiness and well-being of our species. As called for in UN resolutions 65309: Happiness Towards a Holistic Approach to Development, UN 66281: International Day of Happiness,
The UN Charter, and the first UN High-Level Meeting on Happiness and Well-being: Defining A New Economic Paradigm.” - United Nations International Day of Happiness Founder Jayme Illien.
International Day of Happiness: Quotes
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“Happiness is a choice. The choice is yours.”
– Valerie Bertinelli -
“Freedom means doing whatever you like. Being happy comes from enjoying what you are doing.”
– Frank Tyger -
“If you want to be happy, then be.”
– Leo Tolstoy -
Happiness is when your thoughts, your words, and your actions are in harmony.”
– Mahatma Gandhi -
“Most people are as happy as they decide to be..”
– Abraham Lincoln -
“You lose 60 seconds of happiness for every minute you are angry.”
– Ralph Waldo Emerson -
“Happiness comes from within.”
–Aristotle
Sources Used:
Happinessday.Org
UN
Day of Happiness
Wikipedia
National Today
Various News Articles
Happinessday.Org
UN
Day of Happiness
Wikipedia
National Today
Various News Articles
International Day of Happiness Happiness 20 March 17 to 22 March 2022 Jayme Illien Gross National Happiness Day of Happiness HappyVibes HappyThoughts Share The Happiness Celebrating Happy
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