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January 21st is known as the saddest day of the year according to British psychologist Cliff Arnall. To offset this downer day, the Secret Society of Happy People has declared war on unhappiness day by creating an entire week called National Hunt for Happiness Week, always the week of January 21.
Why is January 21st the unhappiest day of the year? Arnall explains:
“After all the holiday mayhem, the cold temps and holiday bills can bring on the winter blues so sometimes we have to actually make an effort to hunt for happiness,” says Society founder Pamela Gail Johnson
To help people recognize the diversity of happiness the Secret Society of Happy People has identified the Thirty-One Types of Happiness:
• Amused
• Anticipation
• Awestruck
• Balanced
• Blessed
• Celebrate
• Cheerful
• Confident
• Content
• Enthusiasm
• Giving
• Helpful
• Honorable
• Hopeful
• Humor
• Inspired
• Joyful
• Kindness
• Lively
• Love
• Mellow
• Motivated
• Nostalgic
• Optimistic
• Peaceful
• Playful
• Relieved
• Satisfaction
• Social
• Spiritual
• Thankful
Happiness hunters can find themes and ideas to jumpstart their other celebration ideas at the Society’s web site.
http://www.sohp.com/hunt_for_happiness_week.php
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