10 TOP REASONS TO SMILE by Mark Stibich, Ph.D.1. Smiling Makes Us
Attractive We are drawn to people
who smile. There is an attraction factor. We want to know a smiling person and
figure out what is so good. Frowns, scowls and grimaces all push people away --
but a smile draws them in (avoid these smile aging habits to keep your smile
looking great). 2. Smiling Changes Our
Mood Next time you are
feeling down, try putting on a smile. There's a good chance you mood will
change for the better. Smiling can trick the body into helping you change your
mood. 3. Smiling Is Contagious When someone is smiling
they lighten up the room, change the moods of others, and make things happier.
A smiling person brings happiness with them. Smile lots and you will draw
people to you. 4. Smiling Relieves
Stress Stress can really show
up in our faces. Smiling helps to prevent us from looking tired, worn down, and
overwhelmed. When you are stressed, take time to put on a smile. The stress
should be reduced and you'll be better able to take action. 5. Smiling Boosts Your
Immune System Smiling helps the immune
system to work better. When you smile, immune function improves possibly
because you are more relaxed. Prevent the flu and colds by smiling. 6. Smiling Lowers Your
Blood Pressure When you smile, there is
a measurable reduction in your blood pressure. Give it a try if you have a
blood pressure monitor at home. Sit for a few minutes, take a reading. Then
smile for a minute and take another reading while still smiling. Do you notice
a difference? 7. Smiling Releases
Endorphins, Natural Pain Killers and Serotonin Studies have shown that
smiling releases endorphins, natural pain killers, and serotonin. Together
these three make us feel good. Smiling is a natural drug. 8. Smiling Lifts the
Face and Makes You Look Younger The muscles we use to
smile lift the face, making a person appear younger. Don't go for a face lift,
just try smiling your way through the day -- you'll look younger and feel
better. 9. Smiling Makes You
Seem Successful Smiling people appear
more confident, are more likely to be promoted, and more likely to be
approached. Put on a smile at meetings and appointments and people will react
to you differently. ![]() |