Who doesn’t want to be happy?
If you’re happy, who doesn’t want to celebrate it?
The Society began in 1998 to simply celebrate the experience of being happy. You probably wonder why we’re a secret? In short, despite all of the focus on how to be happy, from the scientific to the spiritual to the philosophical, culturally we still downplay our happiness when we talk about it. The truth is it’s just easier to join the conversation when we’re talking about what makes us unhappy than to have a happy sharefest. And we all encounter parade-rainers~those people who don’t want to hear our happy news. Click here for more specifics about why we’re the Secret Society of Happy People.
We got our first member, not related to or known by me (the Society founder), on August 8 so that day was picked for our first Happiness Happens Day in 1999. In 2000, the day was expanded to be Happiness Happens Month. In 2001, we added Hunt for Happiness Week to our celebrations the third full week of January. And we always announce the Happiest Events and Moments of the Year.
The Secret Society Of Happy People LOVES to celebrate happiness. And if you think you’ve read about us, you may have, learn more details of our history, including when we (the Society) responded to an Ann Landers column when she was raining on holiday newsletter writers parades.
Most happiness scientists concur that roughly 40% of our happiness is within our control. The remaining 60% is is determined by our genetics and circumstances. But with 40% within our direct control, most of us can be “happy most of the time” if we want to be happy.
Practically everyone and every field of study attempts to answer the question, “What is happiness?” The Society answered it by identifying the 31 Types of Happiness to help people broaden their definition of happiness. By doing this you’ll experience more happiness because you’ll recognize more happy moments that are experienced every day.
We help you find and keep your happy with our weekly Secret Society of Happy People blog post and if you have specific questions about your personal happiness you can send them to the Ask Pamela Gail: Where Happiness Meets Reality blog.
The Secret Society of Happy People can also help increase happiness at work. If you manage people or participate on an employee wellness committee we have a Happiness Happens at Work newsletter and free activity guide just for you.
Then become a member of the Secret Society of Happy People. We have three membership options and at least one will fit your needs and interest (including a FREE one so don’t let finances stop you).
Everyone wants to be happy. Everyone wants to celebrate their happiness.
Everyone meets parade rainers who try to minimize our happiness.
The Secret Society of Happy People is here to help you celebrate your happiness by being your happy tribe, and to provide resources and tools to help you find and keep your happy. We would LOVE to have you join us today!
Simply click on the button below to join our HAPPY Tribe!!
