Waking up to news about more deaths and shootings should not be a normal way to live. During times like these, people have a hard time staying positive and happy. Hopefully the ABC's of happiness will put everyone's mind at ease for the moment.

A- Accepting yourself for who you are (you're probably a lot cooler than you think).

B- Being in the moment.

C- Creating something new that will benefit others, caring for others when they least expect it.

D- Dancing whenever you possibly can (silent dance parties are also very fun).

E- Eating whatever you want, whenever you want (life's too short to care about what you look like every two seconds).

F- Facing your biggest fears (very rewarding).

G- Giving back to others; when was the last time you helped someone in need?

H- HUGS

I- Intelligence and ice cream.

J- Just being yourself.

K- Kisses and more kisses.

L- Laughing even after the joke has been over for an hour.

M- Meeting someone who will stay in your life forever.

N- Not giving up on a dream and having the dream come true.

O- Owning something of your own.

P- Petting as many dogs as you can.

Q- Quiet, but not awkward, moments.

R- Relaxing and riding a bike.

S- Smile!!! Smiling at a stranger and getting a smile back, sunsets/sunrises (nothing is better).

T- Talking about something you are passionate about.

U- Uniqueness (everyone has it).

V- Visualize your future.

W- Wear whatever your heart desires, walk with confidence.

X- (X)ercise and love your body (I know how to spell exercise, this is the best we can do).

Y- Yell and scream from the top of a mountain.

Z- Zip past the negative points in your life and continue towards the positive.