Tag: smiling
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The Importance of Social Support During the Pandemic
Regular activity, healthy nutrition and not smoking. These are some things we’ve all heard before are good for us. And it’s all true. But missing from this list is the need for social support. Social support is vital for our health and without it, our physical and mental wellbeing deteriorate. Social Support and the COVID…
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Is it okay to be happy during sad times?
If you’re having a hard time feeling happy or finding happiness, that’s to be expected. Indeed, many of us are experiencing feelings of sadness and anxiety. There’s a lot going on, and you might find yourself being sad or anxious on any given day. At the same time, it’s important each of us find some…
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The Science Behind Smiling
The smile. A simple gesture but with so much power. Nothing comes close to the return on investment of a smile to make you feel better. Not only that, your smile has the power to lift the mood of others around you. And there is science behind smiling. A smile is universally recognized throughout the…
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What I Learned After Spending a Year Working at Home
For all of 2017 I was on sabbatical. Since I didn’t go away like many of my colleagues do, I spent a lot of time at home in front of the computer. It was quite liberating, being able to work from home, get to snack or go for a walk whenever I wanted, and put…