The Importance of a Smile in Your Quilting World

So often you are rushed and stressed this time of year as you finish  shopping, attend school holiday programs, do extra baking, possibly deal with stormy weather, and finish last minute quilting orders or gifts for family.

While you’re scurrying about, remember the importance of a smile.

 1. Smiling makes you feel better.  Yes, admit it…even if you don’t want to!

2.  A smile comes through in your voice.

3. A smile and “smiling” voice helps improve the mood of those around you.

4.  Smiles erupt into laughter and humor.

5. Your family enjoys laughter, too.  So smile instead of being grumpy when stressed.

6.  A smile usually brings one in return.

7.  Put smiley faces on notes and correspondence.

8. Tuck little cards with smiling faces into lunch boxes, gifts, and sock drawers.

9.  Have a smiley face tea pot ready with a refreshing drink and chat.  Tea time was an afternoon tradition in my mom’s family, something she carried on when I visited her in my adult years. 

10.  Play cheery music, interspersed with holiday music to buoy spirits and moods.

11. Smile when answering the phone and use a lively voice.  The smile comes across as you talk, I’ve been told, and makes people answer you more pleasantly.

12. Wear clothes that make you feel cheery.  You may even get a compliment!

Again….keep a SMILE on your face, in your voice…and in your fingers  as you go about your many holiday and quilting tasks. 

(c)Mary Emma Allen