Today I feel as though the icky weather calls for a little bit of positive psychology. It seems to be every year just around this time that I get the winter blues. Sometimes its hard to put on a smile when it seems as though winter is never going to end, but I assure you all that spring is on its way. Nonetheless, to get us to spring I thought I'd suggest some tips to keep our smiles strong until then!
A few years ago, a former teacher of mine, for whatever reason that I can't quite seem to remember now, told us about something she referred to as seasonal depression. Not believing her, I took to the internet to prove its legitimacy. Sure enough, she was right. The idea seemed odd to me at the time, however in the last couple of years I have certainly have been feeling it. For some reason, when the sun is out people actually feel happier and seasonal depression can set in during the long abyss of winter with its shocking lack of sunlight. This infliction is somewhat hard to overcome and although snuggling up to Netflix seems like the best way to solve any problem, it doesn't quite solve this one. Since we just can't seem to count on Mother Nature to shower us with a few rays every once in a while I have decided to disregard the sad weather outside and put on my smile anyway. I am a true believer in the amazing power of a simple smile. Smiles show so many things to the world around you, but they can also be beneficial to just you. Smiles show confidence, but build confidence at the same time. They display physical beauty, but at the same time display inner beauty. A simple smile can improve your outlook on the world.
Smiles truly are magical. They are certainly contagious. However, more importantly, they can actually change your mood and your outlook in the world. So what do I prescribe for these sad, cloudy days? Exactly that. A smile! I think we can change the world with a simple turn of the lips. So go ahead and smile :). I promise you won't regret it!
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