Be Nice!

Remember how your Mother used to tell you, "If you can't say anything nice, don't say anything at all"? Well, let me just remind you -- your Mother is RIGHT!!

I was just listening to a book called "The L Factor," which is about how likability helps people in every aspect of their lives. They literally studied people's physiology, and found that when you have a positive interaction with a person, your body releases "happy hormones," that make you feel good; when you have a negative interaction with a person, your body releases cortisol, the so-called "stress hormone." One of the major effects of too much cortisol in your system is increased belly fat. So negative interactions can not only affect your blood pressure, but your waistline as well!

So here's a thought for today. BE NICE. It's easy, it's simple, it doesn't cost you anything, and it has no negative side effects. You can make somebody's day by being friendly, agreeable, neighborly. Go out of your way and see what happens. Have a great day!