Happiness Day: what books to read on this date?

In recent years, the days of celebration of various activities, resources, professions, food and more have become more well-known. And that is the case of the International Day of Happiness, which has been celebrated every March 20 since 2013. It was the UN General Assembly that decreed in resolution 66/281 of 2012 the celebration of this day.

For some specialists, happiness is a fundamental human goal.

ORIGIN OF THE INTERNATIONAL DAY OF HAPPINESS

The origin of the International Day of Happiness has a unique history. It was the Kingdom of Bhutan, a small country in South Asia, in the Himalayas, that proposed this day to the United Nations.

According to the story of that date, it turns out that the king of Bhutan more than 40 years ago, and when he was only 16, he decided that the philosophy of his government should be based on the happiness of his subjects.

This day is also to recognize the relevance of happiness and well-being as universal aspirations of human beings and the importance of their inclusion in the government policies.

In other words, it is a day that also celebrates inclusion and, therefore, requires that all governments of the world bear in mind happiness as part of their social and economic policies, so that in this way there can be true equity and collective well-being, which, in the long run, helps to achieve the long-awaited happiness that the whole human race longs for and even more today that the whole world is advancing rapidly, saturating people's lives and taking away from them time to work on themselves and spend time with those they love most.

Each person is very different, and that is why they can find happiness in different activities, whether individually or in groups. For example, it can cause a lot of happiness for someone to go to eat their favorite dessert in a certain place, while others spend time with family or friends can generate a very joyful moment.

On the other hand, there are people who are comforted to read about it, or simply seek guidance on how to achieve happiness.

That is why, below, we show you 4 publications that you cannot miss on Happiness Day, according to the Peruvian publisher Caja Negra.

• Be happy: This is an applicative book with cognitive behavioral techniques and mind-body therapy that will help you develop yourself in a personal way. Seen from the perspective of positive psychology, happiness is conceived as a subjective well-being.

• You Matter: This book talks about the importance of self-love for a more pleasant life. It teaches us to walk towards that ideal, which should be the goal of any human being who aspires to enjoy everyday life.

• The Art of Living: It talks about the true feeling of life, from the author's personal perspective, and through a series of essential components, proposes to solve this and other questions, knowing that searching can be even more valuable than obtaining answers.

• I reset your mind and change your life: The author invites you to dive inside to discover the incredible potential that dwells within you. With an enjoyable style and illustrations for a better understanding of the themes, Julio Loredo proposes how to start the exploration towards your own realization.

WHAT IS HAPPINESS?

According to the Royal Spanish Academy (RAE), happiness is a state of pleasant satisfaction that humans experience on a spiritual and physical level.

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