Before leaving the physical practice of happiness, there are a couple of studies I found interesting.
There is a bio-feedback brain connection between facial expression and the emotions we feel.
In the two studies mentioned, simulating smiles or frowns (through artificially positioning the lips via a task) or inhibiting those facial expressions (through botox) resulted in corresponding emotional states.
So, as silly as it sounds, smile, and you will feel better. And I'm certain we've all tried the experiment of walking down the street and purposely smiling. It's amazing how people will smile back.
Perhaps you've observed how something funny can diffuse a tense situation. As part of therapy to treat depression, I was advised to create a collection of films that make me laugh. This was suggested as one of the tools to have in my belt to cope with, or ward off, negative emotions. Laughing therapy actually exists.
So on that note, for those who haven't seen it yet, enjoy:
http://en.video.sympatico.ca/index.php/en/video/entertainment/3/viral-videos/108/funny/682/baby-laughs-hysterically/806722815001
(Sorry for the long website address and any sponsors that come on. Wait for the baby, it's worth it.)
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