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Get Happy In 10 Easy Steps

The <I>I Am Happy Project</I> promises to teach people how to be truly happy in 10 simple steps.

The I Am Happy Project promises to teach people how to be truly happy in 10 simple steps.

Tuesday, June 15, 2010 1:27 GMT

SAN FRANCISCO (Wireless Flash - FlashNews) – With the BP oil spill causing mass sadness in people, one man is trying to turn frowns upside down in just 10 easy steps.

The “I Am Happy Project” wants to do something very simple – make human beings happier – and “Chief Happiness Officer” Edwin Edebiri has done all the research necessary to make this goal a reality for even the gloomiest guy or gal.

After interviewing more than 700 people of all backgrounds, he’s come up with a list of 10 things that folks can do to lead happier lives.

This includes smiling and learning to laugh at yourself, volunteering time to a charity, and writing down a list of all the things that you’re thankful for and reading it whenever you’re feeling down.

Edebiri sells handy cards containing his 10 secrets to joy on IAmHappyProject.org, so people everywhere can obtain and spread pure bliss.

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