Things to lift your mood on International Day of Happiness 2017

It’s International Day of Happiness today – but it’s still a Monday.

Here at Source, we’ve compiled a list of 10 things which are guaranteed to lift your spirits and put a smile on your face, even though you’ve got to go to class.

1. Dogs chasing their own tails

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Maybe it’s because they look silly doing it. Maybe it’s that they don’t realise it’s their own tail. But dogs running in circles after themselves is just adorable in any setting.

2. More Disney

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It’s good news for Disney fans and closet-Disney fans alike. This remake is set to live up to the success of the original animation – and then some.

3. Michael McIntyre

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No words are required. Michael being Michael is enough to crack a smile. Get rewetting the best bits on YouTube.

4. The Love Actually sequel

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Love Actually fans will rejoice on Friday as the much-anticipated Red Nose Day sequel airs for the first time.

5. Happy hot dog

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The pure joy of this dog holding his hot dog will warm even the coldest of hearts.

6. Cat videos

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Let’s be honest, everyone has laughed at a silly cat video before and this gif of a cat belly-flopping off a table is no exception.

7. Orangutan and tiger cubs

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An orangutan playing with tiger cubs proves that everyone can get along.

8. Whale’s blowing bubbles

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This Beluga whale managed to give himself a shock after blowing a bubble at a little girl and it’s amazing.

9. Baby elephants

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This baby is trying to figure out what its trunk is for and it’s hilarious.

10. Babies laughing

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If you haven’t seen this video by Tom Fletcher of his son, Buzz, laughing yet, check it out. The sound of his giggles will make your heart swell and restore your faith in humanity.

What never fails to make you smile? Tell us on Twitter!

By Rebecca Brady

Rebecca is a second year multimedia journalism student at Glasgow Caledonian University.

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