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Time.
Pah. Will there ever be enough?
When everyone else’s needs come before yours it’s easy to see why there isn’t time to even catch your breath.
Trust me when I tell you that you are not the only one who can’t get everything done in the time that you have.
Honestly. There are millions of us out there who feel just the same as you do. We all feel guilty and that we’re the only ones not holding it together or fully in control.
Wouldn’t it be wonderful to have the time to look after yourself properly? You know that you need to exercise more and eat healthier, but seriously…… When are you meant to do that?!
What if I could tell you about something that will instantly make you feel better, that will transform you?
Something that will immediately add value to your life and the lives of others. It costs nothing, yet it is so powerful that it can profoundly change the way that humans interact with each other. Something that is backed by scientific research.
Something that, most importantly, achieves all of this but only takes a second of your time.
Would you be able to find time for this in your hectic life?
Yes? I knew you would.
“Wow! What is it?” I hear you ask.
Well, it’s simple.
A Smile.
The simple act of smiling can transform your world and the that of those around you. It immediately improves your mood and the moods of those who are with you. It is contagious. It makes us more attractive to others and it can even make you live longer.
When you smile neuropeptides are released. These tiny molecules fight off stress, relaxing your body and potentially even lowering your heart rate and blood pressure. A smile also triggers the release of dopamine, endorphins and serotonin – the queens of happiness which together improve your mood, fight off pain and make you feel alive.
All of this for free.
With absolutely zero risk of any negative side effects.
The thing is when you smile people treat you differently. People make positive assumptions about you. They’re much more likely to trust and help you.
So next time you’re fed up and feeling overwhelmed. Reach into your toolkit and pull out a smile – a real one of course. Flash it around, share it with others – there is more than enough to go around.
Even though you’re still putting everyone else’s needs before your own, remember that you matter too.
Smile to yourself. Tell yourself “well done” and keep on going.
You got this.
