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:
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Healthy people are usually happier.
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People
who participate in religious organizations are happier
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People who feel financially comfortable are
happier.
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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.