Edgewood Self-Regulation Strategies

I have each person show me their smile. If you have a student who is still not in a good place by the end, do not push the issue.  I also ask the group if anyone is willing to share a happy thought.  Mine is being on the beach feeling the warm sun on my skin!

We know smiling can greatly improve your mood and reduce stress. Even better, your smile doesn't have to be real, so you can fake it and still get the same results!

When you see someone else smile, you smile it is contagious!

If you would like more information on the power of smiling attached is an article.

http://www.fastcompany.com/3041438/how-to-be-a-success-at-everything/how-smiling-changes-your-brain