Choose Happiness Day

Choose Happiness Day is September 5th

Choose Happiness Day is inspired by the happiness trend to follow and pursue a happy attitude and spirit through all of life's obstacles and challenges. The day was created by a struggling single mother who strived to find happiness and joy in the small things in life. The day was inspired by her son who, through all of his struggles, chose happiness and changed his life.

By embracing a positive attitude and reinforcing a happy mindset and choosing to be happy and laugh and have fun, you will see a difference in not only your own life, but in those around you. This inspired the creation of Choose Happiness Day. 

While life can sometimes present hardships, happiness begins with you. Scientific studies have proven long term happiness has positive effects on the body. These effects are worth smiling about:

• Boosted immune system
• Improved heart health
• Increased life expectancy
• Lowered chronic pain
• Reduced anxiety and stress

First, start by accepting your current circumstances. Next, understand that you have the power to control your emotions and reactions toward the situation. Then, choose to discover your spark of happiness. This is the day to make a choice to be happy.

Motivational tips to Celebrate Choose Happiness Day and inspire your happiness

Start with any of these four ideas to make your day a little brighter:

Gratitude

When you first wake in the morning, don’t reach for your phone to check email or social media. Instead, think of three to five things in your life that add meaning to your day.

Here are a few ideas:

• I am grateful for my loved ones
• I am grateful for my home
• I am grateful for my healt

As you then go throughout your day, remind yourself periodically of those morning gratitude gems. Be on the lookout for new ones.

Meditate

Find a quiet place to sit and focus on your breathing - gently clearing your thoughts. Dedicate five minutes or more, whatever your schedule allows. If you prefer a guided meditation, Chel Hamilton produces the Meditation Minis Podcast, where she thrives to inspire joyful living.

Nature

Spend some quality time outdoors. Pick one of these activities today:

• Stroll through a park
• Picnic on the lawn
• Plant a flower or vegetable garden
• Read a book
• View a sunrise or sunset

Journal

Decide on your preferred medium - application, notebook, or word document - and sit in a comfortable place without interruptions. You are not graded on your entries, so don’t concern yourself with grammar or even a topic. Set a timer and keep the words flowing, without deleting or erasing what you write.

Choosing to be happy and focusing on actions that will reflect happiness not only helps lift your mood but has the potential to improve your health and relationships.

How Choose Happiness Day Unites People

By choosing happiness, relationships, both personal and professional, are often improved as positive people are engaging company. On September 5th, Choose Happiness Day can be celebrated by spending time with friends and family, participating in activities that bring happiness to the relationship.

Choose Happiness Day: Embracing Happiness as a Choice - by Patti Jewel