International Day of Happiness: What is International Happiness Day?


International Day of Happiness
International Day of Happiness: What is International Happiness Day?
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International Day of Happiness
International Day of Happiness

International Happiness Day is celebrated every year on 20 March. On International Happiness Day 2022, think about what you are going to do to bring happiness to your life. The purpose of celebrating International Happiness Day is to change your attitude in such a way that the importance of happiness in your life increases.

International Happiness Day is celebrated every year on 20 March. On the occasion of the International Day of Happiness, think about what you are going to do to bring happiness to your life. The purpose of celebrating International Happiness Day is to change your attitude in such a way that the importance of happiness in your life increases. Jamie Illian, who started International Happiness Day, believed that any country or society should have economic development, but it is more important that people remain happy. Celebrating International Happiness Day does not mean that you can try to be happy only on this day. The purpose of celebrating International Happiness Day is to make you understand the importance of happiness. Let us know some special things about International Happiness Day and the effect of happiness on health.

Importance of International Day of Happiness

International Day of Happiness
International Day of Happiness

After all, what is this International Happiness Day? This is a day to be happy. Although there is no one day to be happy, this day reminds us of how important happiness is in human life and civilized society. Since 2013, the United Nations has been celebrating this day every year to show the importance of happiness for the people living around the world. Apart from this, the day emphasizes the need for inclusive, equitable and balanced economic development to ensure sustainable growth, eradication of poverty and prosperity and happiness for all.

The theme of International Day of Happiness

Quote from Sheryl Sandberg
Quote from Sheryl Sandberg

Every year the International Day of Happiness has a special theme. This time the theme is- “Happier Together”. That is, “happy together”. The purpose of this theme is to focus on the things that we have in common rather than what divides us. Everyone wants to be happy and life is happier when we are together.


History of International Day of Happiness

International Day of Happiness
International Day of Happiness

The General Assembly of the United Nations, under its resolution 66/281 on 12 July 2012, announced to celebrate 20 March every year as the International Day of Happiness. This proposal was the result of the tireless efforts of Jamie Illian, a social worker, activist and special adviser to the United Nations. He made the concept and outline of this day. He aimed to bring a proposal that could include the pursuit of happiness as a basic goal of human rights. When Jamie Illian gave the idea of ​​International Happiness Day, he got a lot of support from the then head of the United Nations, Ban Ki-moon. Not only this, all 193 countries of the UN accepted this proposal. Bhutan introduced this proposal. Let us tell you that Bhutan is a country that has been giving priority to the welfare of the nation over the national income since 1970.

Who is Jayme Illien

32 years before the establishment of International Happiness Day, Jamie Illian was an orphan who was picked up from the streets of Calcutta by the organization of the famous philanthropist Mother Teresa. Jamie was later adopted by a single American woman named Anna Bell Illian. Jamie has been an advisor to the UN.

How Happiness is important for health

International Day of Happiness
International Day of Happiness

The immune system is linked to biological factors. Being happy is also important for boosting the immune system. Many things happen around us that control happiness and stress. According to which our body responds. To be healthy and happy, it is also necessary to be emotionally healthy. The mental health of a person also affects the person’s body. Therefore, one should take care of the things going on in life. Being happy helps your immune system


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Deepa Raghav

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