Smile

This week sees the last week of national smile month, so if you’ve not managed to find much to smile about there’s still time to squeeze plenty in!! You probably know that spreading happy vibes is contagious and when you smile at someone 9/10 will return that smile!

Smile though your heart is aching
Smile even though it’s breaking
When there are clouds in the sky, you’ll get by
If you smile through your fear and sorrow
Smile and maybe tomorrow
You’ll see the sun come shining through for you
Light up your face with gladness
Hide every trace of sadness
Although a tear may be ever so near
That’s the time you must keep on trying
Smile, what’s the use of crying?
You’ll find that life is still worthwhile
If you just smile
That’s the time you must keep on trying
Smile, what’s the use of crying?
You’ll find that life is still worthwhile
If you just smile

Songwriters: Charles Chaplin / Geoffrey Parsons / John Turner
Smile lyrics © Hipgnosis Songs Group, Tratore, Unison Rights S.L.

That said, remember how it feels when someone smiles at you, even if you’re in the depths of despair, odds are you’ll return that smile which can in turn make you feel just a little bit brighter. Take some time to consider what makes you smile as you go about your day to day lives.

It could be going for a walk, meeting friends for coffee, spending time with your loved ones or pet, or simply listening to upbeat music! In short whatever brings a smile!! Remember doing some activity releases endorphins which boost the happiness factor The Feel Good Factor..

Remembering what makes you smile and keeping a positive outlook can help you beat the blues. There are so many benefits to staying positive, and whist it’s not always easier if you look a little harder and deeper there will always be something positive to cheer you up. Studies have shown that happy people make better choices. That’s a huge advantage for anyone with a weight problem as frequently when you are feeling down, food tends to be the comfort you seek! Emotional Eating..

Sadly, as we all know to our cost, there is no comfort to be found in food, it just creates another problem!

The consequence of thinking happy thoughts and smiling means you are more likely to make better food choices which will ultimately make it easier for you to get to where you want to be with your journey

Success is getting what you want. Happiness is wanting what you get.

dale carnegie