International Day of Happiness 2023

• International Day of Happiness 2023 is observed on the 20th March 2023.

International Day of Happiness History

Back in 2011, the idea was introduced to the United Nations by the advisor Jayme Illien. Illien also founded the United Nations New Economic Paradigm project and ‘happytalism’, which aim to change the way nations approach economic growth by focusing on ‘happytalism’ over capitalism. The General Assembly of the United Nations agreed with the proposal and officially founded the International Day of Happiness in July of 2012, with the occasion first being observed in 2013. The celebration acknowledges how important and desirable happiness is to people everywhere and how essential it is that happiness is incorporated into public policy.

International Day of Happiness 2023 Theme

The International Day of Happiness Theme for the current year 2023 is, "Be Mindful, Be Grateful, Be Kind." This theme of Happiness Day 2023 focuses upon three basic factors of attaining happiness.

• Keep Calm: Keeping cool and calm in every situation is the key to satisfaction and happiness.
• Stay Wise: In tough circumstances, wise steps lead to success.
• Be Kind: Be kind to others in their needs, mistakes, and errors.

International Day of Happiness 2023 Significance

The importance of Happiness should be known to everyone and this is the purpose of this day that is fulfilled by arranging conferences, concerts, and other kinds of public gatherings at schools, colleges, universities, and at private as well as governmental workplaces. Talk shows are arranged at Electronic Media and writers’ columns (articles) are published in Newspapers. Nowadays, hash-tag trends are also run on different social media apps like Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Snapshot, etc. Happiness is about feeling content and not having to fake your feelings, so whatever makes you happy, you do you! Being internally happy is key to being satisfied with your surroundings, so challenge yourself and be open to new people and experiences. Cherish the little things, and be grateful for everything in that moment.

International Day of Happiness 2023 Quotes

• As people spin faster and faster in the pursuit of merely personal happiness, they become exhausted in the futile effort of chasing themselves.
• All happiness or unhappiness solely depends upon the quality of the object to which we are attached by love.
• Happiness consists more in conveniences of pleasure that occur every day than in great pieces of good fortune that happen but seldom.

International Day of Happiness 2023 FAQs

Q. What is the meaning of the International Day of Happiness?

It is the day the world recognizes the importance of happiness in our lives. First celebrated in 2013, the International Day of Happiness brings awareness to happiness as a fundamental human goal and highlights the importance of happiness and well-being as an aspiration for people all around the world.

Q. What is the purpose of International day?

International days are occasions to educate the general public on issues of concern, mobilize political will and resources to address global problems, and celebrate and reinforce the achievements of humanity.

Q. When is International Day of Happiness 2023 observed?

International Day of Happiness is observed on 20th March 2023.