Describe something that surprised you and made you happy

Part 3 – Follow Up Questions

1. How do people express happiness in your culture?
   People express happiness in different ways in my culture. I think in all cultures, a smile is the most
   common way to express happiness. In my culture, people express it by celebrating their happiness
   with their loved ones by having a party, cooking something special, buying gifts, etc.
2. Do you think happiness has any effect on people? How?
   Happiness is contagious. It spreads and uplifts the moods of everyone around you. It gives meaning
   and purpose to life. It also has many health benefits like better sleep, lower risk of cardiovascular
   diseases, stronger immune system, etc.
3. How can people be happy?
   People can be happy by focusing on good things and being satisfied with what they have in life.
   Also, people should remind themselves that life can be tough at times but if they stay positive, they
   can conquer the hurdles and get past the difficult situations.
   Another way to be happy is to be with people who bring you joy and stay away from negative people
   who try to bring you down.
4. Is it good for people to be unhappy? Why?
   No, it’s not good to be unhappy. Good mental health is very important for our wellbeing
   and being unhappy can lead to depression and anxiety. Sometimes it’s hard to force the mind to
   stay positive and in such cases, meditation and deep breathing can help us stabilize our mind and
   chase the blues away.