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… in no time I find myself feeling better.

According to an article by Sumathi Reddy which was recently published in The Wall Street Journal, “Research shows people’s mood affects how they walk. When people are happy, they tend to walk faster and more upright, swing their arms and move up and down more, and sway less side to side than sad or depressed people.” The article also cites another study which found that intentionally walking like a happy person will actually lift your spirits. At last we have scientific proof that “faking it until you make it” actually works. I have experienced this same kind of thing myself. If I’m out and about and am feeling a bit down, I force a smile onto my face and in no time I find myself feel better. If you want to read the rest of Ms. Reddy’s excellent article, here’s the link.