Posing the question 'What makes you happy?' to 100 people, Graham McMullin posts hand written happiness tips. As part of his Masters program in Branding at New York's School of Visual Arts, this project involves McMullin trying out all the submitted suggestions, taking pictures of him doing the joyful activity and posting the images on a tumblr.
Responses have been flooding as friends, family members and strangers fill in the blanks. According to the student, Be happy! Do this: teaches people to be more present and has had him traveling all over the city. From people watching in parks to Facetiming relatives, the happiness tips are often uplifting and heart-warming.
If you need a mood boost, try perusing the blog or even trying out one of the suggestions yourself.
Handwritten Happiness Tips
Graham McMullin Attempts Activities that Make Other People Happy
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