“Co-workers are like a family. You don’t get to choose most of them and you spend a lot of time together.
When things get a bit crazy, remember that sometimes co-workers are reacting to things that have absolutely nothing to do with you.
They’re just looking for a functional place to exist where they feel special and loved.”
—Maya, LIC, NY
”Mild evenings, clear skies, watching the stars, drifting off with thoughts, sharing these moments with someone special.
I’m happy when I visit family, help family, family helps me.
Getting to know new people and building a relationship. Walking my dog and watching the sunset.
Being in my own world, having time to myself to get away from daily life.
Nostalgic thoughts and smells.
Euphoric dance music, dancing, playing, doing something different.
Smiling!
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—Alan, London, UK
”God loves me for who I am. When I spend time with family. Watching a funny movie. Reading everyones comments of being happy. A friend rangs when you are having a bad day.”
—Glenyse, Perth, Western Australia
”Waking up with a special person’s arms around me, a bunch of flowers, the smile of my best friends who have seen me through the ups and downs , hilarious laughter with my happy family, sunshine, swimming even in winter in my local gym, feeling special, writing a great article, seeing pets and their owners and knowing that when I get a flat of my own, I’ll buy a Labrador! Thinking about how my house will look one day…ticking stripe couches, old films and shelves of books, and tea! tea! tea! Forgiveness makes me happy, love makes me happy. Thinking about the fact every one of us is the same makes me happy.”
—Susanna, London, England
”So many things make me happy. Being with my family and listening to them tell stories from our childhood. Being with my dogs. Listening to children laughing, the smell of baking bread, or just being able to relax with nothing pressing to do. Christmas music makes me happy.”
—Debi, Portland, OR
”Camping trips with my family/friends, going out with my friends, listening to music, singing while driving, karaoking at home, being silly with my cousins, when I have time for myself, smiling and the fact that I’m alive and to be able to overcome negative thoughts and the fact that I’m a survivor….ooh and my kids : )”
—Maria, San Diego, CA
”Playing with my children, watching their smiles and listening to their laughter. Is there anything better than a laughing child? ”
— Annette, Clio, Michigan
”Becoming a father for the first time and my lovely wife.”
—John, Ft.Montgomery, NY
”Hearing my kids laugh while watching a funny show & knowing my husband will be home soon makes me happy. Scooby Doo and Everybody Loves Raymond makes me happy. French onion soup and my dog Nugget makes me happy too! 
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— Brenda, Mission, British Columbia (CANADA)