When I was upset as a child, I remember adults around me saying “it takes more facial muscles to frown than to smile”. As corny and irritating as it sounded in the moment of my temper tantrum, it would typically make me stop crying and it would induce a slight smile. Smiling does feel much better than so many negative emotions like frowning or crying or screaming in a fit of anger.
Feeling anxious? Just smile :)
Feeling anxious? Just smile :)
Feeling anxious? Just smile :)
When I was upset as a child, I remember adults around me saying “it takes more facial muscles to frown than to smile”. As corny and irritating as it sounded in the moment of my temper tantrum, it would typically make me stop crying and it would induce a slight smile. Smiling does feel much better than so many negative emotions like frowning or crying or screaming in a fit of anger.