‘Irritable Face’ Syndrome

Irritable bowel syndrome is something all of us know about. But how about the irritable face syndrome – the ‘castor oil’ face? Some people, on principle, wake up with the sole purpose of spreading gloom and doom. They act as though nothing good will ever come out of this day.

So when you wake up in the morning, wash your face, like it is a piece of unique, precious china. Blot it dry and give yourself a big smile in the mirror. Remember, the most important thing you will be wearing during the day, will be a smile. Appreciate yourself for all the things you have handled on the previous day.

Daniel Gilbert, Harvard professor who wrote ‘Stumbling on Happiness,’ mentions the following things about the science behind the smile. Here is what he says:

·         Healthy people are usually happier.

·          People who participate in religious organizations are happier

·         People who feel financially comfortable are happier.

·         People in good romantic relationships are happier those who aren’t.

But here is the catch, “a new house or a new spouse can make you happier, but not much and not for long,” he says.

Negative events like losing a job or being disgraced do not make us as unhappy as we think they will, because very soon humans find the silver lining and become adept at seeing why everything works out for the best.  There is the case of Moreese Bickham the who served in the United State Army spent 37 years in jail and on his release said, “I don’t have one minute’s regret. It was a glorious experience.” Pete Best, the original drummer of the Beatles who dropped out just before they become big, said, “I am happier than I would have been in the Beatles.” So the point is, focus on minute to minute, small, joyful events. The high points and catastrophes are few and far between. So work out your daily happiness breaks.