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Distress Tolerance HALF-SMILE
Half-Smile (HS)—Accept reality with a slight smile
The Mind-Body Connection
Research shows that a Half-Smile can trick the brain into believing it’s feeling happy because we pair smiling with happiness.
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If I smile & think happy thoughts or have an accepting attitude, then I may begin to feel happy.
Leonardo da Vinci’s painting of Mona Lisa is a great example of what a Half-Smile might look like
How do I Half-Smile?
1.) Relax the face, neck, & shoulder muscles
2.) Pay attention to how the face feels when it’s relaxed & expression-less 3.) Smile slightly
4.) Pay attention to how the face feels now
5.) Concentrate on making the face look calm & peaceful
6.) Think about something that makes you feel calm & peaceful
I can use Half-Smile when I:
wake up in the morning listen to music
lay down for bed
feel annoyed
I can use Half-Smile anytime, anywhere!
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