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Make every day a Happiness Happens Day - spread love, positivity, and joy to those around you!
Celebrate Happiness Happens Day on August 8th and embrace the joys that life has to offer! This day was founded in 1999 by the Secret Society of Happy People, who wanted to remind people that happiness is all around us - if we just take a moment to recognize it. The purpose of this special day is to spread positive vibes and celebrate the little things that make us happy. So take some time out of your day and enjoy the moments of happiness that come your way.
<div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1998</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Secret Society of Happy People</div><div class='timeline-text'>The Secret Society of Happy People (SOHP) is founded by Pamela Johnson with the mission to celebrate happiness and encourage people to talk more about it.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1999</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>First Happiness Happens Day</div><div class='timeline-text'>SOHP establishes the first Happiness Happens Day on August 8th to emphasize the importance of recognizing and expressing happiness.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2000</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Happiness Happens Month</div><div class='timeline-text'>Following the success of Happiness Happens Day, SOHP declares August as Happiness Happens Month, amplifying the promotion of positivity throughout the month.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2009</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>A Decade of Happiness</div><div class='timeline-text'>For a decade, Happiness Happens Day has been positively impacting the lives of people around the globe, promoting happiness and positivity.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2019</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Two Decades of Happiness</div><div class='timeline-text'>Happiness Happens Day celebrates its 20th anniversary, continuing to promote happiness worldwide and inspire people to recognize their happy moments.</div></div></div>
<div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>1</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Make a gratitude list</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Take a few moments to reflect on all the things you're grateful for. Write them down and share your list with someone else.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>2</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Send a happy card</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Send out some handwritten notes to your friends, family and colleagues. Spread a little happiness and make someone's day.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>3</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Do an act of kindness</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Do something nice for someone else: spend time with an elderly neighbor, volunteer at a local charity, or donate food to a food pantry.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>4</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Organize a happy hour</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Invite your friends over for a relaxed evening of fun activities and good conversation. Catch up with old friends, make new ones and enjoy each other's company.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>5</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Be present in the moment</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Take a break from technology and your usual daily routine. Spend some time doing something you love or try something new. Enjoy the beauty of the present moment.</p></div></div>
<div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>A</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>It reminds us to stay positive</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>Happiness Happens Day serves as a reminder of the importance of staying positive, no matter what our circumstances are. Celebrating this day helps us focus on the good things in our lives, and reminds us to find joy in even the smallest moments.</p></div></div><div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>B</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>It encourages gratitude & appreciation</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>Spending time reflecting on what we are thankful for can be incredibly rewarding and powerful. On Happiness Happens Day, it is important to take a few moments to appreciate all the people and things that bring us joy. This helps us remember how significant those elements are in our lives.</p></div></div><div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>C</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>It spreads happiness & positivity</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>Celebrating Happiness Happens day is an excellent way to spread awareness about how powerful joy and positivity can be. We can share the message with family, friends, neighbors, coworkers - anyone we come across! We have the potential to make someone's day simply by acknowledging their presence or offering a kind word.</p></div></div>
Happiness Happens Day is celebrated on August 8th every year. In 2024 Happiness Happens Day will occur on a Thursday.
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