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Transform Your Mood in an Instant: The Surprising Power of “Fake it till you Make it” If You Are Struggling with Unhappiness
Don’t act out the way you feel currently. Even simply smiling more even though you don’t want to smile will make you feel happier in return. Act as if you’re happy even if you don’t feel happy and you will begin to really genuinely feel happier. How you act is how you will feel.
The connection between our emotions and our behavior is undeniable. The way we act can often influence how we feel, and this is a powerful tool that we can use to improve our emotional well-being. This idea is known as “fake it till you make it.” It refers to the idea that by acting as if we feel a certain way, we can eventually change our underlying emotional state.
One of the most famous examples of this is the simple act of smiling. Even if we don’t feel particularly happy, simply smiling can have a profound effect on our emotional state. Research has shown that the act of smiling activates the same muscles in our face as when we are genuinely happy, which in turn triggers the release of endorphins, the body’s natural feel-good chemicals. This means that even if we don’t feel happy initially, by forcing a smile, we can create a positive feedback loop that eventually leads to genuine feelings of happiness.
Similarly, other studies have shown that by adopting an open and confident body language, even if we don’t feel confident initially, we can improve our confidence and self-esteem. For example, walking tall and with purpose, making eye contact, and speaking up can all help to improve our mood and emotional well-being.
The key to using this technique effectively is to be consistent and persistent. Initially, it may feel awkward or unnatural to act in a certain way when we don’t feel that way, but with practice, it becomes easier and more automatic. The more we do it, the more we train our brain to associate those actions with positive emotions, making it easier for us to feel that way in the future.
In conclusion, “fake it till you make it” is a powerful tool for improving our emotional well-being. By intentionally acting in a certain way, we can train our brain to associate those actions with positive emotions, eventually leading to genuine feelings of happiness and positivity. So, if you’re feeling down or unmotivated, try forcing a smile, adopting a confident body language, or engaging in other positive behaviors, and you may find that you begin to feel happier and more positive in return.
How to remain happy in life
Critical to being happy each day is recognising the little things you already have in your life to be grateful for. Some other top tips to be happier include:
- Giving to receive. Helping others will make you feel better about yourself.
- Laughing! Forcing yourself to laugh outloud can feel false and stupid but it works physically and emotionally to make you feel better. So if you cannot find something in your day to laugh at then laugh outloud anyway to feel a little boost.
- Move! Yes exercise unless your doctor advises against it is going to make you feel better and happier. If you can not laugh at least smile! Nobody can stop you smiling.
- Engage. Take all opportunities to engage with others. This can be in the shop at the petrol station or at work. Wherever you come across people instigate an engagement. The interaction will not make you a friend but may make you happier.
- Go outside. Being outside will not only give you a chance to interact just the freshness and change of scene will lift your spirits.
- Mindfulness. Try to use all your senses to enjoy more of your day. Smell taste touch see hear every little detail of your day as much as you can.
- Wake up early. Many people who are successful in life swear by being an early riser. You could knock off earlier and still benefit as many people are more productive in the morning.
- Meditate. Try meditation. Many people find more relaxed less stressed and therefore happier by adopting daily habit of meditation.
- Eat and drink well. You are what you eat and drink. If the fuel for your body is wrong then you will not function as well and this could make you unhappy.
- Work life balance. Few people get to the end of their life and wish they had worked harder. Most wish they had taken time to smell the roses more.
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