Better Quote by Evangeline Lilly
“Even if you're unhappy, just pretend that you're happy. Eventually, your smile will be contagious to yourself. I had to learn that, I used to think, I'm being fake, but you know what? Better to be fake and happy than real and miserable.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Wellness Podcast, 2018
Suggests faking happiness can eventually lead to genuine positive feelings, challenging the stigma of “being fake.”
In simple terms: Pretend happiness can become real over time.
Key Takeaway
Use positive facial expression to improve mood.
Themes
psychology
self‑help
emotional regulation
positivity
Mood
hopeful
pragmatic
Type
self‑help
psychology
When to use this quote
- daily routine
- mental health practice
- social interactions
Key Concepts
Cognitive‑behavioral theory
mirror neurons
self‑fulfilling prophecy
Questions to Reflect On
- Can forced positivity improve mental health?
- When does authenticity matter more?
A Different Perspective
Sustaining fake happiness may feel inauthentic for some.
![“I am kind of prudish and I have very strict standards about how I present myself. But one of the things that I've always stood by is that women are beautiful and sexy. We shouldn't be afraid of that. [But] we need to make sure that we present that beauty and that sexiness in a way that says we are…” quote by Evangeline Lilly](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/e82/evangeline-lilly-1168_beautiful_i-am-kind-of-prudish-and-i-have-very-str_47681.jpg)
