Ever noticed how your face automatically lifts into a fake smile when someone asks, “Are you good?” 🙂br You don’t even think — you just perform.br br We fake smile because it feels safer than revealing the truth.br A forced smile protects us from:br • uncomfortable conversationsbr • being judgedbr • burdening someonebr • admitting we’re not okaybr br It’s not weakness — it’s emotional autopilot.br Your nervous system has learned to hide real feelings to stay “socially acceptable.”br br This video breaks down why your face masks the truth before your mind even catches up — and how to gently reconnect with your authentic emotions.