Each of the next 7 posts will reveal a secret of life success. I invite you to check back soon for the next secret!

SECRET ONE: SMILE !

According to Stephan Klein, PhD, in his fascinating book, The Science of Happiness, and based on the research of Paul Ekman, in New Guinea on the secret of smiling, and French physiologist, Guillaume-Benjamin Duchenne, our body is where joy originates. When you smile, the author notes, it creates changes in the heart, skin and muscles. When the brain interprets those body changes,  a happy mood results.

 Dr Klein states that, based on Ekman’s and Duchenne’s research, it is proven that smiling will indeed make you happier!

HOW TO  SMILE FOR MORE JOY: THE “DUCHENNE SMILE”

• Smile big

• Raise corners of the mouth

• Crinkle the corners of the eyes into crow’s feet

• Remember:

  

  A smile transforms work into pleasure.

   “Sometimes your joy is the source of your smile and sometimes your smile is the source of your joy.” Unknown