Happy World Smile Day!
The saying goes that when you “turn that frown upside down” you get a smile. That seems easy and quick!
Recently I was listening to a podcast where the hostess and guest were speaking about the book Atomic Habits.
In the book, one of the interesting recommendations was to tie your habit you want to cement to your identity.
One example: I like to draw and sketch. Before this podcast, I would never identify with or tell the world that I am an artist.
However, if I want this drawing and sketching habit to stick, I can just be bold and announce that I am an artist!
If you are just getting into an exercise habit, or never considered yourself to be an athlete, be bold and announce that you are an athlete!
That will help make that habit stick.
So, back to smiling.
I have talked about my cute 80 year old neighbor ladies.
One had back pain, and the other had IT Band pain down the outsides of her legs.
I went to the park with my doggie Nova the other day, and saw someone skipping along while walking her dog.
That caught my attention.
She immediately spun sideways, and I knew it was my neighbor with the IT Band pain.
The delightful part was: She wasn’t just walking sideways, she was hopping sideways!
I caught her in the quick video above.
By the way: That upgrade from walking to hopping was allllll her idea.
Walking sideways: all the kids are doing it ….causing big smiles.
Happy FriYAY!
Here’s to balance, strength, and smiling happiness,
🙂 Laura
