Illustrator, friend, and author Lisa Currie is back at it again, this time bringing sunshine and happiness in the form of a book brimming with engaging prompts in her signature art style. The Positivity Kit encourages us to create and focus on the things that make us smile - you know, the good things in life.
Piece enough of those little happy moments together and you're guaranteed to cheer up even the grumpiest person on the rainiest of days.
I'm so proud of Lisa (and this accomplishment), not only is it her third book, but it's by far her most personal and meaningful book. It also features a little doodle by me in its last page ;) YAY!
You can get yourself a copy on Amazon or comment below and possibly win yourself one. Here's how to play along, comment on this post by answering: What song (artist and title) bring you immediate joy when listening?
Details: We will only accept one answer per user. We will randomly draw a winner this Tuesday, June 7th and announce it on our Twitter and Facebook (so be sure to follow us on there). Good luck everyone... and for those of you that can't wait, you can pre-order the book today on Amazon (it releases June 7th).
UPDATE: We have a winner! We randomly pulled a name from the hat, and drum roll... congrats to Lindi Kistler (for those interested, her happy song is Hang me up to dry by the Cold War Kids)! Your copy of the book will go out shortly. Enjoy and thank you all for playing along.
Jill C. (@Penwiper) / 06/01/2016 @ 11:02pm /
One of the most cheerful songs I love to hum is "Dango Daikazoku." I rarely watch the Opening or endings on anime but for some reason CLANNAD's ending caught my attention a few years back. Super cute! Thanks for this question: until just now I had no idea the artist was named Chata.
Haley Jennings (@berriesandart) / 06/01/2016 @ 11:11pm /
Tickle Me Pink by Johnny Flynn. I can't help but sing as loud as I possibly can with the biggest smile on my face.
David Wagenfeld (@artypeguy) / 06/02/2016 @ 9:17am /
"52 Girls" by The B52s
Deina McIntosh (@DeinaOKC) / 06/02/2016 @ 9:24am /
Spirit in the Sky by Norman Greenbaum.
kira (@kiramakesthings) / 06/02/2016 @ 9:54am /
"Happy Up Here" by Royksopp! :D
Helene Sadilek (@LilSisSu) / 06/02/2016 @ 9:55am /
old school, but still: three little birds - bob marley
Elika Pauline Tan (@lyka) / 06/02/2016 @ 10:12am /
Beautiful Soul by Jesse Mccartney :) who remembers this song? going throwback :)
Tex Viana (@texviana) / 06/02/2016 @ 10:20am /
I have so many happy songs, I actually have a playlist of happy songs. As I hate phone calls, I put one happy song as my ring tone, so I can be cheerful before I answer the call. The song is Sunshine Good Time by Minnutes
Lena (@magpiex) / 06/02/2016 @ 10:30am /
It was hard picking just one, but Two Crooks by American Steel. When my husband and I first met, he played the song for me and I like to think that it was written for us :)
Amanda Wall (@AWall) / 06/02/2016 @ 10:33am /
Shikira - Waka Waka always puts me in a good mood.
samantha schindler (@sammstein) / 06/02/2016 @ 10:33am /
River Euphrates by the pixies.
Susan Ringler (@Susan333) / 06/02/2016 @ 10:34am /
Off the top of my head, I would say "The Greatest Love of All" by Whitney Houston.
Jessica Lawrence (@GavMitri) / 06/02/2016 @ 10:37am /
Sunshine by Matisyahu
Julie Ann Flores (@traveldoodler) / 06/02/2016 @ 10:44am /
My instant pick-me-upper song is Walking on Sunshine by Katrina and the Waves. It gives me happy feeling ang cheers me up when I am down and sad. :)
Darlene Wright (@Darla4455) / 06/02/2016 @ 10:46am /
Here Comes the Sun, the Beatles!
Carmen Wing (@Carmen) / 06/02/2016 @ 10:47am /
Gimme by Alice Cooper. Don't ask me why - I don't like to think about it to deeply. In the car, crank it up, instant joy.
SiennyLovesDrawing (@SiennyLovesDrawing) / 06/02/2016 @ 10:57am /
A Thousand Years by ChristinaPerri
Alia O. (@monkat) / 06/02/2016 @ 11:12am /
"Lake Pontchartrain" by Ludo.
Mercedesz Farkas (@nausikaa) / 06/02/2016 @ 11:20am /
Marvin Gaye & Tammy Terell: Ain't No Mountain High Enough ;)
Amber Echevarria (@amberguesa) / 06/02/2016 @ 11:41am /
"Ghost Town" by the Specials!
melissa ogrady (@melissa) / 06/02/2016 @ 11:53am /
That simple, stupid crazy (older) song, "Taco Bell" by Das Racist. It just makes me dance!
Judy Decker (@jdecker5) / 06/02/2016 @ 12:19pm /
Breakfast in America by Supertramp....the highest playing song on my iTunes list.
Virginia (@Virginials) / 06/02/2016 @ 12:19pm /
The song by Nadia Batson: Cyah Change. "I Am Who I Am" or more precisely, "I Is Who I Is." Ja Mon, it be jammin.'
Laura Tiffany (@faunafrailty) / 06/02/2016 @ 12:41pm /
Ballroom Blitz by Sweet
Dietrich Adonis (@ArtNinja2000) / 06/02/2016 @ 12:50pm /
GOOD DAY by Luce, great lyrics, nice groove, melody and harmony are in the pocket. Whenever I hear this tune especially while driving or at the market it's puts me in a good mood.
Ana Humana (@anabanana) / 06/02/2016 @ 1:30pm /
Sunny Side Of The Street by The Pogues
Gay (@gmerrill) / 06/02/2016 @ 1:42pm /
Try Everything by Shakira
Saz Evers (@Sazzy) / 06/02/2016 @ 2:16pm /
Pata Pata by Miriam Makeba
Michael Easterly (@Telemon) / 06/02/2016 @ 2:18pm /
Bubble Toes by Jack Johnson...just makes me want to dance around the house.
Pirichi (@Pirichi) / 06/02/2016 @ 2:52pm /
The Shins - Kissing the lipless :)
Cristina Rudi (@Rudicri) / 06/02/2016 @ 3:01pm /
The song that brings me immediate joy is " All night long" di Lionel Richie
Danit Peleg (@danit) / 06/02/2016 @ 3:12pm /
i'm yours by jason mraz
thelexlab (@thelexlab) / 06/02/2016 @ 3:36pm /
Fatti mandare dalla mamma - of Gianni Morandi
Lisa Timms (@Lisa fresh) / 06/02/2016 @ 3:36pm /
Walking on Sunshine--Katrina and the Waves
Nicole Wong (@nimeiwong) / 06/02/2016 @ 5:33pm /
Wild Things by Alessia Cara, just has a feel good vibe to it and reminds me of one of my favorite childhood books, Where the Wild Things Are
Diana Bukowski (@BunnyKissd) / 06/02/2016 @ 6:41pm /
What song brings me immediate joy when listening? At the moment, it's Can't Sleep Love by the Pentatonix.
Pedro Villarrubia (@pvillarrubia) / 06/02/2016 @ 7:03pm /
"Soul Food To Go" - Manhattan Transfer https://youtu.be/4Gc9xVRLFHU
Hannah Katrina (@hannahkatrina) / 06/02/2016 @ 7:07pm /
listening to "do you wanna do nothing with me" by lawrence always makes me happy. :)
Shamika Dent (@Purpleorchid816) / 06/02/2016 @ 7:13pm /
Timbaland feat. Nelly Furtado and JustinTimberland "Give it to me"
Juliana (@Juligarciamar) / 06/02/2016 @ 8:02pm /
I want it!!! My artis is Tiger Tiger from Duran Duran... Awesome memories from a Trip to Colorado :)
Renee J Rousseau (@reneejr) / 06/02/2016 @ 8:38pm /
Bobby Bare & Family: Singing in the Kitchen http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OjN4_A5UqQA
Shelagh Meston (@andyaly) / 06/02/2016 @ 9:12pm /
Get Together by the Youngbloods....after all these years, I still never get sick of it. Such a great message.
Vanessa Jean Yap (@bluepenciller001) / 06/02/2016 @ 9:18pm /
Touch the sky - Hillsong United
Kristin Duncan (@ladykristianna) / 06/02/2016 @ 10:09pm /
"Downhearted" by Pegboard Nerds featuring Jonny Rose is an awesome song. It makes me feel all warm and fuzzy inside and upbeat at the same time. Seriously. Listen to it now. https://soundcloud.com/pegboardnerds/downhearted-ft-jonny-rose
Tamara (@Jackrabbitsmom) / 06/02/2016 @ 11:28pm /
"Her Majesty" by The Beatles...a happy little quirky song, clocking in at under a minute? Awesome!
Meena Murugappan (@MeenaM) / 06/03/2016 @ 1:50am /
Cuckoo by Band Jannabi. It is a cute song that makes me smile every time I listen to it. Love it!
Maggie Christie (@Magatha) / 06/03/2016 @ 2:59am /
Autumnsong by the Manic Street Preachers.
Regina Downunder (@Reginadownunder) / 06/03/2016 @ 4:29am /
Definitely Stressed Out by 21pilots, I just have to sing along.:))
lindoo (@Linda Lie) / 06/03/2016 @ 5:45am /
Bigger Than My Body by John Mayer.
Alexa (@mariartista) / 06/03/2016 @ 6:19am /
U2 - Beautiful Day
Bella Maidon (@artheart) / 06/03/2016 @ 7:59am /
Priceless by for King and Country
Lindi Kistler (@dearchickie) / 06/03/2016 @ 8:20am /
The book looks awesome. My happy song is "Hang me up to dry" by the Cold War Kids!
Alejandra Yánez (@aleyanezyay) / 06/03/2016 @ 9:23am /
"Let's dance to Joy Division" by The Wombats. Makes me so happy everytime I listen to it!
Ren Ren (@RenRen) / 06/03/2016 @ 9:47am /
All Night Long by Lionel Richie and Jimmy Buffet there'll be dancing the streets
Monica Galan (@MonicaGalan) / 06/03/2016 @ 10:52am /
Blackmill - One. Brings me peace and happyness ^.^
Shubhangi Sahal (@Sahalshubhangi) / 06/03/2016 @ 11:03am /
Paradise by Coldplay! It's my morning Anthem, gives you goosebumps. There's an instant dopamine rush whenever I listen to it. And their video, of Paris Coldplay Live, where they play this song, gets me teary eyed every time!
Shubhangi Sahal (@Sahalshubhangi) / 06/03/2016 @ 11:05am /
Paradise by Coldplay! It's my morning Anthem, gives you goosebumps. There's an instant dopamine rush whenever I listen to it. And their video, of Paris Coldplay Live, where they play this song, gets me teary eyed every time!
Shubhangi Sahal (@Sahalshubhangi) / 06/03/2016 @ 11:05am /
I'm such an ardent fan of your work! I hope I get this book of positivity :)
Nurul Imanniar Susanto (@imanniars) / 06/03/2016 @ 11:12am /
PREP - Cheapest Flight Asolutely brings immediate joy for the grumpiest person on rainy days :D
Laura Didyk (@lauradidyk) / 06/03/2016 @ 11:38am /
"I Want You Back" Jackson 5... without fail.
Alessandra DiMichele (@alesandr8) / 06/03/2016 @ 11:41am /
Bubbly by colbie caillat
Anita Jusztin (@Nanamita) / 06/03/2016 @ 11:59am /
Cherry Ghost - Finally (Time and Space Machine Edit)
Tori King (@ToriKing) / 06/03/2016 @ 12:09pm /
Lump by The Presidents of the United States of America
Diane Heim (@craftylady62249) / 06/03/2016 @ 12:14pm /
Favorite cheerful song is "Happy" from Pharrell.
Sophie Broussard (@SmallHours) / 06/03/2016 @ 2:47pm /
Uprising by Muse.
Molly Anthony (@mkranthony) / 06/03/2016 @ 5:07pm /
Somewhere Over the Rainbow by Israel "Iz" Kaʻanoʻi Kamakawiwoʻole
Jennifer Maroney (@artjenny74) / 06/03/2016 @ 5:41pm /
The song 'Woo Hoo' by the 5.6.7.8's - it was on a Vonage commercial years ago and it still cracks me up whenever I hear it!
Melissa Jimena González (@melissajimena) / 06/03/2016 @ 6:24pm /
Sugar, Maroon5 :)
Julie Klein (@Jukieb) / 06/03/2016 @ 10:30pm /
Birdhouse in Your Soul by They Might Be Giants
ZBLAH (@zhaiiblah) / 06/03/2016 @ 11:32pm /
What You Know by Two Door Cinema Club! It has such a good beat that makes me want to move. :)
Amy Salas (@[email protected]) / 06/03/2016 @ 11:47pm /
"Don't Stop Me Now" by Queen. That song gets me amped!!!
Natalie (@Natster) / 06/04/2016 @ 1:34am /
Whenever I'm feeling like a debby downer Happy - Pharrel Williams always lifts my spirits! :)
Pedro L (@PeetL) / 06/04/2016 @ 8:29am /
Don't Stop Me Now" by Queen :)
Ron Ablang (@ablang) / 06/04/2016 @ 9:49am /
"If It Makes You Happy" by Sheryl Crow.
Eunwoo Bae (@eunwoobae) / 06/04/2016 @ 12:35pm /
"Clean Up" by Towkio ft. Chance the Rapper
Olivia (@8bitolive) / 06/04/2016 @ 12:38pm /
I know its cheesy but 'What Time is It?' by the cast of high school musical is always one that never fails to make me feel better on a bad day. There was just something about getting excited with them about the end of the school year and the summer that is just this ball of energy ready to be released. I think thats why its one of my favourites :)
S. V. (@spvataj) / 06/04/2016 @ 3:52pm /
"The Feeling Kind", Thao and the Get Down Stay Down.
Thais Gisele Nossack (@ThaisGisele) / 06/04/2016 @ 9:02pm /
I'm A Believer - Neil Diamond (thought i also love Monkees and Smash Mouth versions). ;)
Rose Ketring (@blurosemd) / 06/05/2016 @ 10:23pm /
"Waterfalls" by TLC because it reminds me of when I was a kid and days spent at the pool reading on a beach towel.
Kate (@icingonakate) / 06/06/2016 @ 1:54am /
current fave is JT's new song, Can't Stop the Feeling.. also, most of Jason Mraz's songs, for me, are uplifting.. and of course, DISNEY!!!
Amanda Countryman (@Amarsh114) / 06/06/2016 @ 3:47am /
"Paradise by the Dashboard Lights," by Meatloaf, get me so pumped everytime I hear it!! When I was younger, my Dad would sing the guy parts, and me and my little sister would sing the girl parts. Hearing this ALWAYS puts me in a great mood!
Annie Lawrenson (@AnnieDoodler) / 06/06/2016 @ 5:12am /
Easy by the Commodores :)
Poonam Saha (@DoodlebugProject) / 06/06/2016 @ 7:53am /
Let It Go by James Bay
Aarti Patel (@aarti) / 06/06/2016 @ 8:33am /
It has to be Lady by Modjo! Definitely a song which I link to summer, sunshine and being with friends!!
Darlene Campbell (@Darlene) / 06/06/2016 @ 8:54am /
Here Comes the Sun by The Beatles...thanks for a chance to win this fab book. Cheers-Darlene
Tracy Lucas (@tlucas) / 06/06/2016 @ 11:20am /
Love the contest idea -- it's very generous, and I'm getting great happy-song ideas from the comment trail! As for me, I've gotta go with "This Is the New Year" by Great Big World... especially the music video. It brightens me instantly, and is long-lasting go-juice to my spirit.