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YES! Smile

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Start your day with a smile!     Do you know that babies mirror each others behavior? Guess what, grown-ups do too! Smile when you pass someone on the street and have your smile answered with a positive response. Smiling instantly makes you feel better as it lifts your mood and reduces stress. You might just inspire the ones that you smile to, to pay it forward.  Help make your surroundings a sunnier place.

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Shared by JuliaStoelLegro on 3/3/08
VictoriaB

I love this (and it really works). I often catch myself walking down the street with no expression on my face.

As soon as i start smiling and beaming my smile at people I notice that they lighten up and some even smile back.

I always do this with little kids, especially if they're crying. I give them a really big, giggly smile and they usually stop crying!

Thanks for sharing that.

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