Humor me for a minute.

Pick a whole number between one and ten.

Multiply your number by 2.

Multiply the new number by 5.

Divide your current number by your original number.

Now subtract 7 from your current number.

Now give me a moment.

…is the answer 3?

Okay, one more, then I promise no more.

Pick a number.

Now double the number.

Add 10 to your last answer.

Divide your answer by 2.

Now subtract your original number.

…is the answer 5?

Thank you for humoring me by engaging this little trick.

Hopefully, humoring me also added a little smile to your day, too.

As you can see, it rarely takes much effort to brighten yours or someone else’s day for a moment. However, it does take a bit of conscious effort.

So, as you go about your day today, take a moment to make yourself smile. Then, find some unsuspecting target and make them smile, too.

Oh, and if you’re not sure how, you can use the math tricks I used with you.

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