It’s a good day to be happy! International Day of Happiness is March 20 and is recognized by the United Nations. Happiness is considered an important human goal that everyone wants.

Merry Christmas to all, and to me! Wish we all embrace this feast of being alive, whether alone or surrounded by loved ones! Go forth and make memories on Christmas and every single day.

The power each of us holds is immense. If we can each make someone feel better, positive, hopeful, encouraged, or inspired to move toward their goals, I believe there is more hope for humanity.

We can only control what we can control—things that have to do with ourselves. On National I Am in Control Day, put yourself first and just let things be. Focus on what you can change.

On World Gratitude Day, don’t forget to appreciate yourself. Remind yourself of things that you’re proud of and how much you have grown. Find hope in things that you are grateful for.

After years of obsessive digging and seeking, it turns out what I had been looking for was my SELF: My true, authentic, intuitive, creative, beautiful, worthy self that had been silenced.

Take a walk in the park today and remember what you enjoyed doing the most. Recall that one day as a kid you still remember to date because you were your happiest and don’t stop doing that.

A smile shows that you are sending out love to the other person or even the universe. It’s the greatest gift that humankind has. Perform a random act of kindness for someone and see them smile.

Give yourself just 10 minutes and stand outside to breathe or listen to music; trust me, you’ll be able to keep going. What we need in our life is happiness and not stress.

I'm personally learning that JOY has absolutely nothing to do with your circumstances going on in your life or who or who isn't in your world today. Joy doesn't depend on feeling happy.