40 People Are Sharing Tips That Actually Made a Difference in Their Lives

Honestly, we have no clue whether this is scientifically proven. What we do know—at the risk of sounding extremely cheesy—is that smiling doesn’t cost a thing. As far as we’re concerned, smiling in the mirror might not magically make you all better, but it can’t hurt.

We don’t know if there’s any science behind it, but we’re willing to try. Smiling for someone else – and getting a smile from someone else – usually feels pretty nice. So, smiling for yourself in the mirror might work the same way. Forcing a smile might be hard sometimes, but next time you’re feeling down, give this a try.