Arthur Brooks

You can actually simulate that by holding a pencil in your teeth like this.

And kind of go...

Because happiness is seen in the eyes and not in the mouth.

That's the Duchenne smile.

That was invented.

That was no, that was named, discovered and named by a physiologist named Duchenne because he wanted the happy smile to be named after himself, of course.

But you can do that, by the way.

I mean, you can put the pencil in your molars and go grin in the mirror.

That way, you'll fool your brain.

You'll be happier because of this behavioral display, because of what you're doing.

This is actually a savoring technique in its own way.

Smile more.

Pretend you're happier.

Go act happier.

Behavioral display is number one way to savor.

When you're doing something, behave better.

with joy.

Second, it'd be present, which is mindfully focusing on the pleasant experience.

And what that means is saying to yourself, I am doing this thing.

I am sitting on the train looking out at a beautiful seascape, if that's what it is.