New Studies Say You Should Take More Selfies

The first group snapped smiling selfies, the second captured images that made them happy, and the third took photos that they thought would make someone else happy, which they then sent to that person. Related: The Men’s Health Big Book Of Uncommon Knowledge—Thousands Of Awesome Skills Every Modern Man Must Master For instance, participants in the selfie group reported becoming more confident with themselves, and even believed their fake smiles lifted their moods. Seeing yourself physically engage in a positive facial expression—like a smile—can decrease stress hormones like cortisol, so you start to actually feel happier and more relaxed, says study author Sanna Ali.

• 2016-12-22T19:37:52+00:00
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