It`s Friday, what makes you happy?

Given what we have all experienced in one way or another over the last year, small things that make us smile each day can have a positive effect on our mood. Most of the time I have worked from home, getting up at 6.30 each day with my wife who has worked in healthcare almost all the way through the year, to help her process of organisation and to get time at breakfast together before she leaves makes a difference to my mood. Catching up with my mum on the phone or the grandchildren also makes me smile. What makes you happy?

Action for happiness is a worldwide organisation that seeks to help people see the brighter side of life where its possible for them or as individuals how we can help others for example to display kindness or by giving which I know the ABN community are good at.  In the link to the site below, you will find many useful resources for you, your customers and workforce that may help increase the levels of happiness. The theme for this month is Mindful March. Mindfulness has been a theme of several posts from ABN members. A calendar is produced each month with a small phrase or action each day to direct your attention. Tomorrow, 20 March is International Day of happiness. Interestingly, 27 March is a day free of devices... In our modern world, how many of you could manage that ?  Please feel free to share the calendar with colleagues and friends.

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  • A week late.. but hey it's Friday again, and your action calendar caught my eye... Glad I saw this before 27th too - I usually try and avoid using laptop, phone etc. as much over weekend but will make extra effort tomorrow. 

    Like this focus on happiness .. more important than ever at the moment.. and for me its all the little things I have learned to appreciate this year - a loving family, work to pay the bills, warm cosy home to relax in, a garden, and good health .. things that may sound cliche, and we maybe took for granted but sadly many people here, and around the world, don’t have these basic privileges.


    Have a good weekend :-)

  • Great post Brian

    (and Tunnock's Teackes make me happy on a Friday!)

    • A nice reminder Andrew. Yummm

  • I don’t think I could manage a full day without my phone which is bad! Spending time with friends and family is what makes me happy. 😊 Well done to your wife.

    • Thanks Siobhan. Being without the devices may be a challenge. Being with friends and family has been a blessing

  • Another great post. Well done to your wife, she's appreciated! Of course this little guy is who puts the biggest smile on my face! 8683298288?profile=RESIZE_400x

    • Thanks Jessie. What a super photo and how he bring anything other than a big smile. All the best

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