We all know that certain someone who seems to always radiate joy. They have an upbeat attitude, always smiling, always has a joke on the tip of their tongue to share. But did you know, this is one of the simplest ways to reduce stress?

In this day and age, life can get hectic. We’re busy with work, raising kids, homework, housework. Finding time for play can even be difficult. With a little practice and mindfulness, we can begin to interweave and integrate a small smile, an eye glimmer, maybe even a laugh when going about our busy day. If you’re super into the flow, you may find yourself dancing while doing housework. Who doesn’t love to dance with their broom like Tom Cruise in Risky Business? 

It all begins with mindset, how you view your inner world. Take just a moment, as you read this to put a little smile on your face. As you go about your day, be reminded to add a little more time to smile. Begin to capture moments that make you smile, like the little conversations with coworkers about their kids in little league baseball or how you can make homework fun by singing reading assignments to your favorite tune. Before you know it, you won’t have to search for these moments, they’ll find you.

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