Be Happy

Some of us lose ourselves with all the hustle and bustle of life. We get stressed because of school, work, family and sometimes friends and that’s ok! But we must never forget how important it is to smile and be happy too! And although through tough times it can be hard to put on a smile, here are five reasons to do so!

1) You are alive! We seem to take this for granted, right? Well, we shouldn’t.  This is a gift and you need to take advantage of every moment.

2) The world needs cheering up. Although you might be caught up in your own problems, others are suffering too. Obviously, there is only so much you can do, but putting on a smile and cheering someone up is a start! Which brings us to number three…

3) Happiness is contagious! There is no stopping it. Once you brighten someone’s day, that virus will just keep spreading. Who knows how far it will go? It could become an epidemic!

4) You are loved. Yes, we all feel alone at times, but we must never forget that there is always someone who loves us. Whether it’s your mum, dad, sister, brother, uncle, friend or even your furry pet! Someone cares for you and wants to see you smile!

5) This may come as a surprise, but there have been studies and the results are in… Happy people live longer!  Don’t believe me? Click here and check it out!

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