Hey there, Jen here, and this is a happy bit. A happy bit is a one to two minute segment where I give you a

tip or a challenge on how you can be a little bit happier. My challenge for you as we head into this

long weekend is that you make time to be with one of your happiest friends. You know, that friend

who's always laughing and smiling and she's just plain fun to be around.

Schedule a time this weekend or in the next week or two to talk to her or to spend time with her.

Scientists have found that our brains have what are called mirror neurons.

These neurons fire up in response to the mood or the body language of the people around us,

causing us to begin to mirror their mood or body language.

So when you're around your happy friends, you'll start to feel actually happier.

So as you attend your picnics or your barbecues this weekend, seek out the happiest people.

Now I'm going to give you another challenge, and that is to go to these parties or events and be the happiest people. Now I'm going to give you another challenge, and that is to go to these

parties or events and be the happiest person there. Make the choice to smile and laugh and just be so

excited and positive. Now, you might feel that that's a little fake, but it's not. We fake it till we make

it and our brain will follow. It will begin to release

those endorphins and feel good hormones and then the motion will be real. It's a true

principle. So be that happy person. Spend time with those happy people you know and make it a

great weekend. Talk to you soon. Take care.

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