Happiness and Well-being.(World Happiness Day, March 20)
WORLD HAPPINESS DAY World Happiness Day, March 20 World Happiness Day, observed annually on March 20, is a day dedicated to promoting global happiness and well-being. It is an occasion to acknowledge the significance of happiness in our lives and to encourage its pursuit as a universal human aspiration. This article explores the origins of World Happiness Day, its observance around the world, and the influence of happiness on human personality. The concept of World Happiness Day originated in 2011 from the Kingdom of Bhutan, a small country situated in the Himalayas. Bhutan is well-known for its distinct approach to measuring national progress through a comprehensive indicator called Gross National Happiness (GNH). GNH includes economic, social, and environmental elements, as well as spiritual and cultural values. In 2012, the United Nations officially adopted a resolution designating March 20 as World Happiness Day, recognizing that "the pursuit of happiness is a fundamental h...