You may think that the pursuit of happiness, as our forefathers mentioned in the Declaration of Independence, is that of a selfish search. However, quite to the contrary, it is one of the most selfless quests an individual can undertake.

Although you may not realize it, being happy and thereby acting happy are the ultimate win-win behaviors. Why? Think about it. When you reflect on all of the people in your life, which folks tend to make you feel good? The miserable ones? Of course not, happy people tend to make us feel better. When you are at work, do you like being around others who do nothing but criticize, complain and belittle others? Most likely, you enjoy working side by side with people who have a positive outlook on life and are able to find the good in others and in most situations.

By the same token, guess what… most everyone else feels the same! So, ask yourself, “Am I a joy to be around?” “Do I present an aurora of happiness and well being for my kids? My parents? My spouse? My friends? My co-workers?” If not, I strongly recommend you take a good, long, deep look within. If you haven’t heard it before, “Life is 5% what happens and 95% how you react.”

It is truly your global duty to be as happy as you possibly can. The world will be a much better place when the majority of its inhabitants are a just a little happier!