The Zen of Joy. Matti Anttila

      

      Review: You will remember I said this was to be simple, and also time-efficient. That’s why we make note of the time commitment for each protocol. Time commitments so far:

       Protocol # Minimum Time Optimum Time

      1 15 seconds x 4= 1 minute 15 seconds x 12= 3 minutes

      2 45 seconds x 2= 1.5 minutes 1 minute x 2= 2 minutes

      3 5 minute 15 minutes

      4 4 & 6 seconds each 4 & 6 seconds each

      For protocol #4, it’s hard to even consider it a time commitment. It is more a commitment of choosing an alternative response to stress. We are responding to stress and tension situations already. This is just replacing one response with another, so there is no extra time needed. By now I hope you have chosen to increase the laughter to at least 5 minutes a day, in which case:

      

      Bare Bones Minimum Daily Time Commitment: 7 & 1/2 minutes a day. If you choose to optimize: Optimum Daily Time Commitment: 20 minutes a day.

      You will no doubt have noticed the similarity and overlap of protocols #1 and #4. You can drop one or the other, or alternate the two. It all amounts to smiling on the inside. Again, it is much better to start out small and build later. Now, once again, it is time to stop reading and put this manual away. Take at least one day to one week to work/play with the Inner Smile Anchor and the Sigh. See ya next time.

      

      

      “A smile can brighten the darkest day.” -Author Unknown