Carol Birmingham said, “A smile starts on the lips, A grin spreads to the eyes, A chuckle comes from the belly; But a good laugh bursts forth from the soul, Overflows, and bubbles all around.”

Okay, you told me to give myself a pep talk, to use more upbeat language, and now you’re saying to smile.

What’s next?

Sprinkling fairy dust over my shoes?”

Before you work yourself into a tizzy of skepticism, consider that I’m talking science here.

When you’re able to impart a sincere smile, even if there’s no one else around, a whole host of factors inside of you are put into gear.  Read more... (273 words, 1 image, estimated 1:06 mins reading time)