Bite-Sized Self-Care Challenge Day 17
Smile: Day 17 of the QUALITY BOSS 30-day self-care challenge.
Welcome to day 17 of the self-care challenge! You can catch up here if needed.
Today’s Bite-Sized Self-Care: Smile
Did you know that research shows that smiling can boost your mood and improve your happiness? That old “fake it until you make it” just might apply here.1 (Apparently, there’s also counter-research, but let’s go with the positive version for today.2)
As I learned at a young age from Little Orphan Annie, “You’re Never Fully Dressed Without a Smile!”
There’s even an updated version of “You’re Never Fully Dressed Without a Smile” by Sia. I just discovered it–apparently, it is from the 2014 remake of the film Annie.
Today’s Challenge:
Take a moment to smile. If you have a genuine reason to smile, even better. If not, let’s fake it until we make it!
What do you think, does a fake smile improve your mood?
Smiling all day,
Brie
PS. If you don’t feel like smiling today, that’s totally ok. Feel free to pick something from day 1-16 instead, or go with some self-care of your own.