🎉 Get Ready to Pedal with Pure Joy: It’s International Day of Happiness! 🎉
Did you know March 20 is International Day of Happiness? If that’s not an excuse to crank up the feel-good vibes, I don’t know what is!
Imagine this: a cycling class so fun, so joy-packed, that your riders leave with smiles so big their cheeks hurt. That’s the kind of magic we’re aiming for!
I originally created the “Things That Make Me Happy“ profile back in November 2020. No, it wasn’t for International Happiness Day—it was my way of saying, “Hey, we need some good vibes!” during the gloom of the pandemic. But guess what? Happiness isn’t seasonal—it’s universal and always welcome.
Why not create your own joy-filled ride? Think about the little things that light you up: family, pets, bicycles (of course!), nature, beach days, your favorite snack, or just the simple joy of being alive.
💥 The Ultimate Happiness Playlist Collection 💥
You don’t have to search far for inspiration—I’ve got SIX joyful buckets of musical sunshine ready for you! Check these out:
- HAPPY/JOY 🎶 180+ songs that radiate pure, unfiltered joy. It’s like a musical serotonin boost!
- ALIVE💃 220 songs that celebrate the glorious fact that we’re here, breathing, and thriving!
- FEELS GOOD 😌 165 tracks that wrap you up like a warm hug from your favorite cozy blanket.
- LIFE IS GOOD ☀️ Almost 130 songs that remind you life really is good—especially on a bike.
- SMILE 😁 Around 110 songs that’ll stretch those face muscles in the best way. Warning: Excessive grinning may occur!
- DANCING/BOOGIE/BAILAR🕺 Nearly 230 songs that’ll have you grooving in and out of the saddle. (But keep those dance moves confined to some nodding of the head and a big smile!)
🎉 No Time to Create Your Own Profile? We’ve Got You Covered! 🎉
We’ve saved you the effort (and made your life a whole lot easier) with three ready-to-ride profiles bursting with joy. Check out “The Happy Ride” by Jennifer and “Happy, Happier, Happiest” by Fern—both packed with feel-good energy and perfectly curated playlists. (Add to these my “Things That Make Me Happy” ride mentioned above.) You can find them all right here.
Pro tip: You don’t need a special day to spread some joy. Keep this ride idea in your back pocket for any time your class needs a mood boost—summer, fall, or a random Wednesday when everyone needs a little sunshine. You might even find yourself queuing up these playlists for your next house party! 🎉
And remember—even if you’re not using Spotify to teach, you can still use a free account to save and explore these bucket playlists. Jot down your favorite tracks, then hunt them down on your platform of choice.
Now, go out there and spread some happiness—one pedal stroke at a time! 🚴♀️💖
ICA members can follow these six bucket playlists below.