When you smile (even if you fake it), your brain receives an “I’m smiling so I must be happy” message. Sure enough, if you try it, you will come to realize that a few minutes later, your mood lifts and you may start humming a happy tune. The next time you are around children, watch them closely. Children tend to be happy and are always ready to give a smile. A child smiles about 400 times a day on average. The average adult smiles 40-50 times a day, whereas a typical adult only smiles 20 times a day. Try smiling more, see how your life and mood could be impacted!