How Can We Cultivate Happiness?
In celebration of World Happiness Day on 20th March, this week at I Am Here we are asking: How Can We Cultivate Happiness?
- What is happiness and how can it be defined in modern life?
- Why is gratitude so aligned with the feeling of happiness?
- What can other cultures teach us about happiness?
Happiness isn’t just a feeling that comes and goes—it’s something we can nurture through small, consistent actions. By shifting our perspective, embracing small moments of joy, and making gratitude a habit, we can create a deeper sense of wellbeing.
What Are We Watching This Week?
This week, we’re watching How to Increase Your Happiness by TED-Ed which explores how gratitude fuels long-term happiness. It turns the common idea on its head—suggesting that gratitude isn’t just a by-product of happiness, but a key driver of it.
The video makes a compelling case for shifting our focus from what we lack to what we have. Even small habits, like taking a moment to appreciate something good in your day or expressing thanks to someone, can create a more positive outlook.
Watch the full video here – 6 minute watch
What Are We Reading This Week?
We’re exploring an blog called Try the World’s Happiest Habits by Amen Clinics which dives into some of the world’s happiest traditions.
From Denmark’s hygge (cosy contentment) to Turkey’s keyif (savouring the moment) and Nigeria’s ubuntu (community connection), these rituals show that happiness thrives in presence, connection, and care—values that align beautifully with the I Am Here ethos.
Explore, and get inspiration from, the rich international happiness practices from eight different countries around the world in this article.
Read the full article here – 5-minute read
Who are we quoting this week?
“To find happiness, look halfway between too little and too much.”
– Ruskin Bond
At I Am Here, we believe happiness isn’t about chasing big moments—it’s about appreciating the small ones and by always remembering it’s ok not to feel ok; and it’s absolutely ok to ask for help.