If you’re happy and you know it….celebrate it!
It turns out 20 March is International Happiness Day, a day established by the United Nations General Assembly to recognise the importance of happiness and wellbeing in people’s lives around the world.
This year’s theme is ‘caring and sharing’ and is intended to remind us that lasting happiness comes from caring for each other, feeling connected and being part of something bigger.
Ways to celebrate:
- Spend time with loved ones
- Perform acts of kindness
- Practice self-care
- Do activities that make you happy
- Participate in community events focused on happiness and wellbeing
The Happydemic’s HeatherJoy Campbell said happiness could be cultivated in a variety of ways – from nourishing our bodies with the right foods, exercising and getting good sleep, to smiling more, practising gratitude, being kind to ourselves and others – and of course, laughing more.
The Power of Laughter for Happiness
“Laughter clubs like North Lakes Laughter Club encourage laughter and mindfulness, encourage movement, wind back stress, elevate mood and give us social connection all of which make us feel better: happier,” HeatherJoy said.
So, how can laughter lead to happiness?
“Science shows laughter triggers a cascade of physiological responses within the body, including the release of feel-good chemicals that boost our mood and overall wellbeing while winding back anxiety and stress,” HeatherJoy said. “That’s why I call Laughter Club a ‘happy hour with a difference’.”
North Lakes Laughter Club is on the first Thursday of every month from 6pm, inside the library at 10 The Corso. It is free.
Get out and get happy!
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- What’s Hot Around Town
- In the North Lakes Loop: Updates from the Community
- Youth Program Scoring All the Street Cred
- Presenting A Touch of Suspense and Drama
- Get Involved in Threads of Connection
- Eco Eve: Living a More Environmentally Friendly Life!
- Little and Often Closes the Disadvantage Gap
- Rising Local Star Makes TV Debut in New Series
- Experience the Beauty of Lake Samsonvale
- A Living Piece of History
- Dinner, a show and laughter aplenty
- Join the Fun at Capestone Lake Parkrun Birthday Celebrations
- Shining a Light on Local Women
- SpikyPuffer
- Organic Gardening in March
