Monday, October 8, 2007

Fake IT Till You Make It

Waiting for any external force to awaken our joy and happiness is precisely what keeps us lacking in joy and happiness. Happiness is a choice we make and must continue to make.But what do you do when the conditions of your life aren't exactly joyful?

I recommend faking it till you make it. In other words, if you can't find the strength within, awaken it from without.

Smile. It feels good. When the muscles in your face contract, endorphins are released into your blood stream, giving you that good feeling. Whether or not the smile is caused by the sight of your lover or because you're holding a pen in your mouth like a bone (try it out for yourself), the body perceives that you are smiling, and it does its part.

Today, be happy like it's your job.

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