Next time you open the fridge and stare into it wondering what looks good to eat grab hold of feel good. Feel Good is something we give to ourselves each time we smile a big smile, ear to ear. We give it to ourselves each time we do a kindness. We give it to ourselves each time we let go of a past hurt. C’mon, widen that smile, you’ve got a beautiful smile and the world is waiting for it. Each time you smile you let others know love is around.6
Most people can increase their happiness. Research suggests that, on average, 50% of people’s general level of happiness is determined by genetics. However, 40% is under people’s control, and the remaining 10% depends on the circumstances. “This implies that even if you don’t consider yourself happy, there is a good chance you have some power to change it,” says Dr. Robert Waldinger, director of the longest-running study on happiness, the Harvard Study on Adult Development. Researchers reporting in the June 2019 Psychological Bulletin combed data from 138 studies testing more than 11,000 people worldwide on how facial expressions affect emotions. They found that smiling makes people feel happier, just as scowling makes them feel angrier, and frowning makes them feel sadder. The impact was small, but smiling can have broad appeal.
“Have patience. What’s the rush? Putting stress and pressure on ourselves creates impatience. Learn to enjoy times where we simply have to wait. While waiting in line, take the opportunity to have a friendly passing conversation with someone new or catch up on trending news in your favorite local magazine.” Source
NOTE: Patience isn’t easy to practice. Yet, it is a sure pathway to peace. Is it better to feel like a boiling pot of water or to feel like a serene calm lake? Most of the things that can’t wait, can wait. Patience accompanied with a smile makes our world a bit more peaceful and kind.
Smile at everyone. Smiles can be highly contagious and dealing with nice people will make your day much better. Projecting a warm feeling encourages others to send it back to you. Set the tone for your day by sending out positivity and kindness with a smile. Source
NOTE: Smiling is a wonderful gift we give to ourselves and others. It tells us that the universe is a friendly place and life is good. It tells others they are loved and a friend is nearby. A warm smile is priceless, it can lift another’s spirits.
