happy 2012! (or, hey, take a look at some stuff i made in 2011) (2024)

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What was the happy documentary about? ›

Filmmaker Roko Belic travels to more than a dozen countries, searching for the meaning of happiness.

Happy / Film synopsis

Simple activities like watching sports with a friend, having a soak in the bath, or meeting up with friends for coffee can all improve your day. Doing something you're good at, such as cooking or dancing, is a good way to enjoy yourself and have a sense of achievement.

Incorporating habits into your daily life such as keeping a gratitude journal, practicing kindness, nurturing optimism, learning to forgive, investing in relationships, finding flow activities, avoiding overthinking, savoring life's joys, and committing to goals can make happiness a permanent fixture.

Happy is a documentary that leads viewers on a journey across five continents in search of the keys to happiness.

The Movie:

Life Lesson: People find happiness when they are: engaging in play, having new experiences, feeling connected to a community through friends and family, doing things that are meaningful (helpful), and appreciating what they have.

The film makes the point, doing the things that make us happier may not take much effort at all, it is just being ourselves and reminding ourselves that being happy is simply an activity that needs to be practiced, just like anything we enjoy.

There are many reasons you may feel unhappy: you may be going through a stressful time at work or school; you may be too hard on yourself; there are no daily experiences that bring you joy, or you may be experiencing a mental health condition like depression or anxiety or substance abuse.

You may feel sad for many reasons

Life is full of situations that may make people feel sad: having trouble at home (for example, family fights or domestic violence) having trouble at school or work, or feeling pressure there. moving home.

Surround yourself with supportive friends and family, and share your feelings with them. Incorporating regular exercise and a healthy diet into your routine can positively impact your mood. Finding happiness is a gradual process, so be patient and kind to yourself as you rediscover what makes you happy.

What is Happy Netflix? ›

A boozy ex-cop turned hit man thinks he's losing his marbles when a cartoon unicorn only he can see urges him to rescue a girl kidnapped by Santa. Watch all you want. Based on the graphic novel of the same name, "Happy!" stars Christopher Meloni of "Law & Order: SVU."

Nick isn't smiling over this news. Syfy has cancelled the Happy! TV show so there won't be a third season for this strange series. The program is based on a comic book series that was created by writer Grant Morrison and artist Darick Robertson.

Happiness is a 1998 American black comedy film written and directed by Todd Solondz, that portrays the lives of three sisters, their families, and those around them.

Synopsis. Roko Belic was inspired to create the film after producer/director Tom Shadyac showed him an article in The New York Times titled "A New Measure of Well Being from a Happy Little Kingdom". The article ranks the United States as the 23rd-happiest country in the world.

The film weaves together documentary portraits of human experiences with information from researchers and scientists who study the now popular academic field of happiness, or positive psychology. It presents many ideas about how and why we can pursue more fulfilling, healthier and happier lives.

The film follows a fictionalized reporter who travels to Ananda community at the behest of her editor. At first she is dismissive, but as she learns more about their practices she becomes open to their way of life (even trying yoga for the first time!)

Storyline. Alejandro is an ordinary man, as probably you and me. Like most of us he is in search of happiness, but he has reached that point where he understands that many of the decisions he made in his life, which seemed to bring him calm and satisfaction, only added stress and tiredness.