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What I've noticed the most, is my lack of facial expression most of the time. Maybe it's not really a lack, but more like a scowl. I bunch up the muscles at the bridge of my nose like I'm worried about something, and the rest of my face is slack. Even when I try to "lighten" my expression, all I can manage is a softening around the eyes that doesn't really reach any other part of my face.
What I notice even more is that I have this scowl right up until I start talking with someone about something that is interesting to me. Then, I can feel my face soften, my eyes light, and my smile come more easily. I FEEL the difference in my face, and in my body. It's almost like my whole body is lighter. I know there are studies that argue that smiles produce serotonin, which is a happy hormone, or some such.
What I want to know is, is this something that happens with age, or am I really just cranky all the time? I don't feel cranky, yet when I'm at home or working I sound cranky. Is it my face affecting my attitude, or my attitude affecting my face? How do I lighten up? I'm way too serious for my own good!
