10 Tips to Feel Good Instantly

19 Comments so far

1. Jonathan Mead on February 20, 2008 2:52 pm

   Nice post, it reminds me a quote by Thich Nhat Hanh..

   “Sometimes our smile comes from our joy, but sometimes our joy can come from our smile”

2. Steve on February 20, 2008 3:24 pm

   Nice line. Thanks for contributing.

3. GreatManagement on February 22, 2008 9:56 am

   Great post - actually made me smile! Person on desk opposite me frowned! I showed her the post and she smiled as well!

   Andrew

4. Steve on February 22, 2008 10:25 am

   This is contagious, both of you have made me smile.

5. Amos Chan on February 23, 2008 9:11 am

   Hi, I know smiling is good, but sometimes, when you’re so unhappy, I’m not sure how you can still smile. Maybe you know how, but I just don’t know how. Maybe that’s something I have to learn from you my friend.

   Amos
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   http://www.lifecrisisguide.com

6. Steve on February 23, 2008 10:13 am

   Hi Amos - To answer your question. I think you just smile (literally).

   Act as if …. and do it! If you don’t want to smile then don’t. It’s your choice….. If you do want to smile then choose that. It’s still a choice.

   I’ve had those times when I’m feeling grumpy and don’t want to let go of those bad feelings - I would keep smiling and even start dancing around until I cracked a smile…. physiology changes will affect your feelings.

7. GreatManagement on February 25, 2008 7:25 am

   Stephen,

   I have chosen this post for my weekly GreatManagement Inspirational Articles - The Best Advice From Around The Web.

   Andrew

8. theBlueTick on February 25, 2008 8:03 am

   Frown to show you’re listening, smile to show you care.

9. Steve on February 25, 2008 11:58 am

   thanks Andrew - I didn’t know it would be such a hit :)

10. Steve on February 25, 2008 11:59 am

    thanks for your wise words theBlueTick.

11. Hema on February 25, 2008 1:14 pm

    I love all your 10 tips and I am smiling even harder!

12. Steve on February 25, 2008 3:23 pm

    Hema, thank-you!

13. Marcus Aurelius on February 28, 2008 11:54 am

    Hey! Great blog!

    I live in Toronto as well, and like you I am in my early 20’s and I do have a job. Your site reminds me a lot stevepavlina.com, but it’s nice to hear this kind of advice from someone our age.

    Subscribed!

14. Steve on February 28, 2008 12:36 pm

    Cheers Marcus,

    It’s great to meet another Torontonian :)

    I’m also adding a very impactful newsletter to this site. Coming soon……

15. John on March 3, 2008 3:17 pm

    Smile: I guess it can’t hurt.

16. Michael Moniz on March 4, 2008 10:44 pm

    I smile so much. I think smiling is so important to your life as well as others. People love to see you smile.

17. Adrian Constantinescu on May 31, 2008 6:24 pm

    I love smiling. When I do, I feel great and people around me seem to be nicer, friendlier and happier. The 10 tips work every time. Every single one. My favorite is #5.

18. Steve on June 1, 2008 10:39 am

    Hi Adrian - thanks for dropping by. I
    t’s great to hear from you :)

19. Cheri on May 6, 2010 1:21 pm

    have been down lately.. wow just made me feel smile and feel good after reading this :) thank you very much steve :)