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Positive Mindset: The Power of a Smile

"A simple smile possesses extraordinary power, capable of brightening hearts, healing wounds, and transcending barriers—embracing its magic spreads joy and warmth to all." Michael Corthell The mere act of wearing a smile has the power to work wonders in brightening up your entire day. Let's imagine a scenario where your day is off to a rough start, where everything seems to be going wrong. There's an unfortunate encounter with a pile of cat poop on the floor, followed by the unfortunate mishap of dropping your toast and a sudden lack of hot water. It's as if Monday is determined to test your patience. However, as you make your way to the coffee shop, a place you frequent, something magical happens... Darlene, the familiar face behind the counter, greets you with a radiant smile that lights up the room. In that moment, you can't help but reciprocate with a heartfelt smile of your own. The delightful story she shares with you is so endearing that it keep

How to Develop a Positive and Pleasing Personality

by Michael Corthell ''A drop of honey gathers more flies than a gallon of gall'' ― Abraham Lincoln To succeed you must get things done. You must inspire confidence. You must inspire people to act. One of the keys to doing so is how we interact with people. Common sense and basic logic will tell you that by being friendly we will create a spirit of cooperation. People with a pleasing personality create a positive cooperative atmosphere just by being friendly and agreeable. Some of us are born that way, while others need to work at it a bit. But like most things, with some persistent effort, developing this kind of 'personality of success' can be had fairly quickly. First do a quick assessment. Based on the traits below, do you have a Pleasing Personality? What traits do you already have? What traits will you need to work on? Smile! Don’t underestimate the importance of a frequent and sincere smile in making your personality

The Power of a Smile

  The morning that started out as a complete mess was turned around by....a SMILE. We can’t always control what happens to us, but slapping a smile on our mugs can definitely change our internal and external experiences. "Sometimes your joy is the source of your smile,  but sometimes your smile can be the source of your joy." — Thich Nhat Hanh