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Mood Boosters to Try When You Are Feeling Down

Sadness is a natural emotion that, believe it or not, ca n  help you  over time. But that doesn’t exactly help in the meantim e. When you are feeling down, the only thing you want to do is feel better. And though that’s sometimes easier said than done, we’ve compiled some of our favorite mood-lifting tips to help you overcome your bad day. Keep reading for more! Get Introspective To overcome your feelings, you’ll first need to understand why you feel the way you do. It’s time to put on your social scientist hat and take an objective look at your emotions. Start by asking yourself what, specifically, you’re feeling. What does ‘feeling down’ mean in this respect? Are you sad? Feeling lost and stuck? Maybe you’re feeling angry or slighted. Once you’ve identified the emotion in question, take a step back and think about what changes could improve the situation. What would get you  loving life  again? Next, it’s time to act. Think about what’s in your control and what you can do to improve

5 Reasons How a Great Smile Boosts Confidence in Business and in Life

People judge you within one-tenth of a second. That’s  according to Psychological Science , anyway. Indeed, in their research on first impressions, psychologists found that our reactions to people are almost instantaneous. And they’re tough to alter once they’ve been formed. Smiling is one way to ensure this split-second judgment falls in your favor. But a good first impression is only one confidence-boosting benefit of a great smile. In reality, there are many other reasons that smiling can help in business and life. Keep reading to learn 5 key reasons smiling is so important. 5 Reasons a Great Smile Boosts Confidence Here are 5 main reasons why smiling can boost your confidence. 1. It Makes You Feel Great Smiling feels good. When you smile, your brain releases neurochemicals called endorphins. And endorphins feel great. They’re responsible for feelings of happiness as well as stress reduction. Oh, and they help in pain management too. 2. It Can Alter Your Mood Ever had one of those d