Facial Feedback Hypothesis
Does emotion create expressions, or do expressions create emotion?
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Facial bone structure and micro-expressions represent a combination of evolutionary biology and genetic traits. Develop your strength genes based on scientific analysis.
The old physiognomy saying 'Fortune comes to a smiling gate' has been perfectly proven by modern psychology's 'Facial Feedback Hypothesis'. A group that held a pen between their teeth to forcibly activate their smiling muscles (zygomaticus) rated the same comedy video much funnier than a group that held the pen with their lips, causing a frown. In short, the brain reverse-engineers the movements of facial muscles to determine its current emotion.
Chilling Scientific Truths (Fact Check)
It's okay to listen to sad music and cry when you're depressed, but the scientifically proven way to quickly overcome blues is to force the corners of your mouth up and look in the mirror. Your brain is tricked into thinking, 'Oh? The cheek muscles are contracting? I guess I'm happy right now!'
Research Findings & Key Traits
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Aging and Personality
It is scientific fact that as you age, your face shows the life you have lived. Frequently used facial muscles (e.g., eye wrinkles in those who laugh often, brow wrinkles in those who get angry easily) become hypertrophied, while unused muscles atrophy, permanently altering the facial shape in old age (repositioning of fascia and fat over the skeleton).
Botox and Loss of Empathy
There is an interesting study showing that individuals who receive a lot of Botox across their faces for cosmetic reasons become unable to unconsciously mimic others' micro-expressions. As a result, their 'empathy'—the ability to read others' emotions—is temporarily reduced.
1-Minute Expression Habit
Look in the mirror and consciously contract the muscles that raise the corners of your mouth (zygomaticus) for 1 minute. The levels of dopamine and serotonin secreted by the brain rise instantly, reducing depression and generating vitality. This is the scientifically proven way to improve your luck.