Ten great reasons to turn that frown upside down! A smile is the prettiest thing you can wear!
I was inspired by this image on my friends facebook wall. I believe even in difficult times that it’s important to always find something to smile about. Smiling can improve your health, your stress level, and helps you live longer 🙂
Jen x
We are drawn to people who have a grin 🙂 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.
Next time you are feeling down, try putting on a smile. There’s a good chance your mood will change for the better. Smiling can trick the body into helping you change your mood.
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.
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.
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.
It’s true, 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?
Studies have shown that smiling releases endorphins, natural pain killers, and serotonin. Together these three make us feel good. Smiling is a natural drug.
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.
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.
Try this test: Smile. Now try to think of something negative without losing your grin. It’s hard! When we smile our body is sending the rest of us a message that “Life is Good!” Stay away from depression, stress and worry by smiling.
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