Why happiness matters!
‘The mass of men live lives of quiet desperation.’ Everyone wants to be happy, yet many are not.
I recently read about an organization called Action for Happiness whose mission is to bring happiness to the world. It’s really a ‘movement for positive social change bringing together people from all walks of life who want to play a part in creating a happier society for everyone.’
I was completely taken with its mission as it’s so closely aligned with the purpose of The ACADEMi of Life; so I joined the movement. Once you join the movement, the ten keys to happiness (GREAT DREAM) below are shared. You will also get a set of personal aspirations for life.
TEN KEYS TO A HAPPIER LIFE
Giving – Do things for others
Relating – Connect with people
Exercising – Take care of your body
Appreciating – Notice the world around
Trying out – Keep learning new things
Direction – Have goals to look forward to
Resilience – Find ways to bounce back
Emotion – Take a positive approach
Acceptance – Be comfortable with who you are
Meaning – Be part of something bigger
On their site (www.actionforhappiness.org) I found an iPhone app called Mappiness, used to track your happiness. It is a part of a research project at the London School of Economics. I downloaded the app and use it to track and submit my happiness data on a daily basis.
I am thrilled and excited that this organization exists to serve as the focal point for a fundamental shift in cultural values. We need social enterprises like Action for Happiness and The ACADEMi of Life to bring together groups of like-minded people who will commit themselves to try to produce more happiness in the world and less misery. I remain confident that we can create a society in which people feel better inside themselves – where they are happier.
Dalai Lama: “Happiness is not something ready made. It comes from your own actions.”
