Reasons to Smile

(: Reasons to Smile :)

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.

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. revent 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.

10. Smiling Helps You Stay Positive
Try this test: Smile. Now try to think
of something negative without losing the
smile. 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.


From : Mark Stibich