Your character, it's been said, can be defined by the decisions you make and the actions you take when no one is looking. Did you know your attitude can be created in much the same way? It's time for you to start looking.
It seems obvious that our faces are great advertisers of our emotions. What is less obvious, but even more important, is that the opposite is also true. Your facial expressions can actually create your attitude!
Research psychologists have determined that "The face is not a secondary billboard for our internal feelings. It is an equal partner in the emotional process."* That's great news! That idea can shift us from being victims (reactive) of our feelings to being victors (proactive) of our attitudes.
Sometimes we smile because we're happy, and sometimes we're happy because we smile.
Here's our challenge - First, invest in a small mirror you can set up at your desk. Then, get in the habit of checking your expression while your working alone, talking on the phone, or even chatting face to face. And smile. It might seem silly at first, but then, silly is much better than sour.
This simple yet powerful idea can dramatically change your business and your life. Remember, your attitude can determine your actions, and your actions create your lifestyle. Unleash your positive attitude today. Smile at your own reflection, then share it with everyone you meet. You are the mirror of success.
Keep smiling, and Keep Leading Forward!
Deb and Brad
*from Malcolm Gladwell's fascinating book, Blink, citing the work of Paul Ekman, Wallace Freisen, & Robert Levenson
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