This is effective when you look at body language and your mindset. If you force yourself to think happy thoughts (fake it), eventually you will be happier (make it). If you force yourself to take a confident stance (fake it), then you will eventually develop more confidence (make it).
I prefer the term in this format:
Fake it and you'll make it
This more accurately describes what we should do with this age old wisdom, and making this one mental shift can have a major effect on your day-to-day life.
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I learned that in retail to always smile, or fake it till you make it. Meaning till your in a good mood. We had to smile and say hello to everyone we saw in the store. People liked it. And I liked the job.
ReplyDeleteRetail seems to have really figured this one out. There is not a gesture I can think of which has a more powerful effect on someone than a simple smile. It's easy to do, but it has a truly fantastic effect!
ReplyDeleteI certainly support the idea of smiling when you see someone. It does usually result in a smile from them too. I had not heard about catching their eyes first but I can see how that would be better.
ReplyDeleteI also didn't know that you could train the fascia. Nice tip.