RBF be gone!

Written by Jim Chaput
After a 19-year career in financial services, Jim left a leadership position to focus on health and fitness. Jim is a Master Practitioner of Applied Movement Neurology and holds Certificates in Applied Functional Science and 3DMAPS from the Gray Institute. His passion is empowering people to help resolve the pain, tension and insomnia that prevents them from living well.

Most people seem to have either resting bitch face (RBF) or resting nice face. I’m not sure what drives it, but I’ve been wondering whether it’s simply practice. The more often you hold an expression, the easier it becomes. Eventually, the expression you use most most becomes your default.

I smile more than I used to, but I wonder why I most often have a “serious” expression. Is it driven by my thoughts? Maybe I spend too much time thinking about problem-solving (like I was when I was inspired write this). I wonder what will happen when I spend more time thinking happy thoughts, reminiscing about past shenanigans and planning new ones.

What is your default expression and how well is it working for you?

PS – Past misunderstandings and my new theory inspired me to try a new plan to leave the RBF club. If you suffer from RBF and want to join me in the quest, let me know.

2 Comments

  1. Pat

    It’s a good habit.
    Your smile makes a huge difference, reflects a positive attitude and attracts positive energy.
    It becomes you. You may even laugh at yourself more often.
    Have Fun! Lighten up.
    Enjoy your beautiful smile. 😇

  2. Eileen

    Benefiting from Your Movement Therapy but will try to Smile more often while doing it! Knowing how much it helps is reason enough!!!-to do it & to smile !