SMILE Lessons

SMILE (repost of a repost by me)

Generally, our faces reveal our hearts, but sometimes, our faces can communicate with our hearts.

Mood is a funny thing. It has multiple triggers and responds to intentional thinking.

Are you a novice to the habit of smiling. I will suggest a beginning exercise that may help. Not only will you feel better, but it pays well too.

S - Stretch your cheeks as far as they can go to the left and the right.

M - Make yourself hold that position.

I – Inhale, but hold your facial position.

L - Lighten up your stance by tensing and relaxing your muscles.

E - Enjoy the giggle that is now turning from a chuckle to a cackle.

Practice this process until it comes naturally. Maintaining the habit will not be nearly as challenging as starting. Others will reinforce it by smiling back and you will feel like a million dollars.

The advantages to smiling are both documented and anecdotal. Yet, they are very real.