Over a decade ago my psychiatrist told me a secret about people. He said 'I know this may sound like a cliché, but a smile goes a long way'...A smile lets others know that you are ok and that you think they are ok too'.

It took a while for me to take this advice to heart, but then I began to use this trick to practice making small connections with others. When we smile at others...more often than not they will smile back which does wonders for our feeling of belonging and worthyness. It is only a small thing....but a perfect way to start letting others into your life.

Be kind to yourself emptynightmare.