Happy International Day of Happiness!

March 20th was declared the International Day of Happiness by United Nations General Assembly on June 28, 2012, to recognise the pursuit of happiness by humanity. Great religious leaders and philosophers have all postulated the ways in which one can achieve equilibrium in contentment and the drive to be happy.

So how do we celebrate happiness today?

1. Give free hugs all day.

2. Volunteer to provide services like washing dishes for a restaurant or waiting on people who take their order.

3. Pay for someone else's meal.

4. Organise or attend an interactive seminar that is geared towards improving your well-being and that of others like improving how you meditate, sing, smile, etc.

5. Spread joy to others by spreading messages of laughter

6. Make a personal pledge to help make society happier for all.

In the end, it's not a day of self-centredness but an opportunity to give back. I know today is almost over but now you know, you can prepare better for next year's celebration. For now, let Pharrell William's 'Happy' be your anthem as you dance around/play and be happy today.