Smile…it’s World Happy Day!

Smile. World Happy Day, is a reason to be cheerful despite what may be going on in some darker corners of the world.

To celebrate thousands of people will try to spread a little good cheer by sharing their views on Happy, a short movie examination of the emotion from Oscar nominated director Roko Belic.

The film is listed for screening at 600 venues across 60 countries on every continent.

Happiness does make life better, says Belic.

If you are happy, you are likely to live longer, enjoy better health, care for your environment and are less likely to involve yourself in crime.

Happy people also bring big benefits to their communities by helping others and finding more creative solutions to problems.

“Our goal is for people all around the world to come together, on the same day, start the conversation about happiness and begin to live happier, more fulfilling lives,” said Belic.

Action for Happiness, a movement passionate about creating a happier society is showing the film in the UK. The group has 20,000 members who take practical action to make happier communities, families, schools and workplaces.

Mark Williamson, director of Action for Happiness said: “Happy is a wonderful film that had people laughing out loud, moved to tears and spontaneously applauding when we screened it in London recently.

“World Happy Day is a unique global event where people in local communities all around the world will connect and be inspired to help build happier lives and communities.”

Groups affiliating with Action for Happiness are springing up all over the country, with activities, events and workshops aimed at making people feel better ranging from laughter clubs to meditation.

“Small things can cause big positive changes, so choose one of our 10 actions and make it happen,” says the group’s web site.

For more information about the Happy movie and Action for Happiness go to [link http://www.actionforhappiness.org/ ]