#30 Just Say Cheese

by modern day fortune teller, Lisa Lamont Everyone knows from all the studies that the Holiday season can be one of the most stressful times of the year.  The best way to take on the holidays (& after) is to adopt this simple 'calorie free' recipe I'm about to share.  Yes, I'm talking completely fat free, GMO free, and non toxic!!!   Here is the recipe for a Stress Free Season:   Just Say "Cheese" Recipe   1 Heaping Cup of Smiles - Because of complex brain activity that occurs when you see someone smiling, smiles are contagious. Studies say that just seeing one person smiling activates the area of your brain that controls your facial movement, which leads to a grin.   2 Cups of Smiles - It’s not easy to keep smiling in stressful situations, but studies show that doing exactly that has health benefits. When recovering from a stressful situation, study participants who were smiling had lower heart rates than those with a neutral facial expression.   3 Generous Cups of Smiles - Smiling releases endorphins, natural pain killers and serotonin. Together these three make us feel good. Smiling is a natural drug!!! YES!!!   4 Executive-Sized Cup of Smiles - If you’re in a position of power, or want to be, smiling may be the key to your success. A group of researchers from The University of Montpellier discovered that smiling is a more effective leadership technique than having great management responsibilities.   5 Super-sized Cups of Smiles - Smiling lifts the face and makes you look younger! The muscles we use to smile lift the face, making a person appear younger. Don't go for a face lift, just try smiling your way through the day -- you'll look younger and feel better.   Directions:  Begin each day standing in front of your mirror and say the following out loud: Your name, followed by "I Love You.  What good may I do for you today?  Today I will share my smile generously with everyone I come in contact with.  Grocery clerks, family, co-workers, friends...everyone!  I choose to be happy today!" SMILE!!! It's the Simple Solution to Stress ;-)    ~~~ Lisa Lamont is a 'modern day' fortune teller.  She was gifted her one-of-a-kind gypsy cards over 30 years ago to help others glimpse into their future.     As the founder of 'Prancing Kittens' a women's group, Lisa has connected women from over 20 countries to support one another without judgment.  You can glimpse into more about her at www.LisaLamont.com