What if you were told that smiling would not only make the world a better place, but would also help you live longer?  Well, this is in fact the case, believe it or not…

A new study has found that happiness may help us live longer.The study asked participants whether they enjoyed life, felt genuinely happy and had hope for the future.

Of course, happiness is a whole lot more than just putting a smile on your face. Anyone can fake a smile, but sometimes, you just have to fake it until you make it. 

Stress can negatively affect both your mental and physical well-being.  If you manage to successfully combat the negativity in your life, and focus on the positive aspects of life, then you could be helping yourself to add years to your life.

So start dedicating time to yourself and to the things that you love.