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Smile every 30 minutes, or every hour, or when you feel like it.

A smile is a facial expression formed by upturned corners of the mouth that signifies pleasure. Research has verified that smiling increases feel-good chemicals such as serotonin and dopamine in the brain, thereby reducing stress and promoting feelings of relaxation.

Think about things that make you happy; obtain a whitening toothpaste; spend time with amusing friends; watch Gostbusters...

Faking a genuine smile isn't just hard - it's scientifically impossible. An authentic smile is the product of a reflex generated by a limbic system, the brain's emotional center.