Changing Direction

Sometimes in the midst of a hectic hustle and bustle of the day it's nice to take a little break and smile.  Taking a few minutes away from work can help protect our body from exhaustion and fatigue. It also helps to boost motivation and productivity.   Here are a couple of feel-good videos of folks getting down to some music that made me smile.  Enjoy! "I Gotta Feelin" - by Black Eyed Peas Also, Kim MacGregor launched a grassroots movement to unite and inspire 1,000,000 women around the world to recognize the amazing women in their lives. Love the lyrics... "I Believe" by Yolanda Adams They said you wouldn't make it so far ah ah And ever since they've said it its been hard But never mind that night'cha had to cry Cause you had never let it go inside You worked real hard and you know exactly what you want and need so believe And you can never give up You can reach your goals Just talk to your soul and say... I believe i can I believe i...

How often do you smile?  Have you ever spent a whole day smiling?  I've done this and it's very interesting what happens.  If you smile at everyone that you come in contact with throughout your day no matter what, it's infectious.  Most people return a smile with a smile.  Of course not everyone is in a good mood but it's quite possible and probable that you can brighten that person's day with your smile and positive energy. Scientific studies show through high-tech medical imaging that the sight of a smiling face makes the brain of an outgoing person light up more than that of a person who may be shy. And laughter produces an adaptive response to stress by creating perspective and improving relationships.  Recent discoveries lend scientific credibility that when when you give a genuine smile that isn't forced it serves as both a physical and emotional release of tension. When you smile, you not only make yourself happy, but you also improve the psychologic...