A smile is a facial expression formed primarily by flexing
the muscles at the sides of the mouth. Smiling is an expression denoting
pleasure, sociability, happiness, or amusement. Cross-cultural studies have
shown that smiling is a means of communication throughout the world.
A facial expression characterized by an upward curving of
the corners of the mouth and indicating pleasure, amusement, etc.
Smiling seems to come more naturally to some people than
others. Smiling raises your spirits and makes other people happy - it's a very
powerful expression. A wholehearted smile will naturally draw in the eyes. This
natural smile is called a Duchenne smile.
Smiling is a great way to make yourself stand out while
helping your body to function better. Smile to improve your health, your stress
level, and your attractiveness. Smiling is just one way to look younger, and a
fun way to live longer.
How It Works: Researchers
think that by forcing a smile, you activate a specific set of muscles in the
face. That set of muscles is closely connected to the emotions of happiness and
joy. By smiling, you are signaling the emotional centers of your brain to tell
them that everything is good.
Smile. Do it
right now as you read this. Put a big, warm smile on your face. Not a fake,
strange smile, but a real smile, like you are seeing an old friend after
several years. Now, think of something unhappy but keep smiling. It is
difficult to hold an unhappy or negative thought in your mind while keeping a
smile on your face. Smiling can help increase happiness and decrease
negativity.
Get Motivated: Smiling more is a simple way to greatly improve the quality of your life.
All you have to do is smile, and life will be better.
Top 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
Relieves Stress
Stress can really show up in our faces. Smiling helps to
prevent us from looking tired, worn down, and overwhelmed. Believe it or not,
smiling can reduce stress smiling can reduce stress even if you don't feel like
smiling or know you're smiling! 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.
3. 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.
4. 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.
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.
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.
- Focus on the positive
things that are going on in your life. Your mood will lift and it will
feel easier to smile.
- A smile will humanize you
and make you appear more approachable. Smiles create trust and rapport. A
smile is a great way of establishing mutual feelings of being on the same
level as others.
- Smiles make things right
again and say much more than words can.
- Smiles make you feel good.
Even if you're feeling a little blue, insert happy thoughts into your mind
and just add that smile. It will trick your mind into feeling better, as
endorphins are released to reduce physical or emotional stress.
- When you're in pain,
physically or mentally, smile. Smiling releases endorphins and serotonin –
endorphins are natural painkillers.
- Smiles make other people
feel good. An open-mouthed smile is visible from further away than a
frown, offering people reassurance that you're friendly.
- Wrinkles are better when
they're smile lines rather than frown lines.
- Smiling is a good way to
show others that you're friendly, positive, and open to conversation.
Always remember to smile from your heart; not with your mind.
- There is evidence that
those who smile often live an average of 7 years longer than those who
rarely conjure a regular smile. Obviously as well as smiling, also pay
attention to appropriate exercising, eating right, and living a healthy
lifestyle.
- A smile is a curve that
sets everything straight, and the smile can help you to stand out, improve
people's perception of your attractiveness and relieve any stress you
might be experiencing.
- Smiling brings about a
sense of relaxation, and it is relaxation that helps your immune system to
work more efficiently.
- The muscles used to smile
lift your face up, which makes people appear much younger.
- When you smile, you should
see a marked reduction in your blood pressure. Of course, smiling isn't
the answer to hypertension. Be sure to be under your doctor's guidance,
receiving all care and attention required to treat your disease.
- Smile to be more kind and
charitable to others.
- Smile to be more forgiving
and more tolerant of frustration.
- Smiling is a good
long-term predictor of happier life outcomes. It's correlated with health,
happiness, friends, success, and a longer life.
QUOTES:
“Don't cry because it's over, smile because it happened.”
― Dr. Seuss
“Peace begins with a smile..”
― Mother Teresa
“I was smiling yesterday,I am smiling today and I will smile
tomorrow.Simply because life is too short to cry for anything.”
― Santosh Kalwar
“Let us always meet each other with smile, for the smile is
the beginning of love.”
― Mother Teresa
SELF QUOTES:
Smile on a face every day keeps the doctor away-hence keep
smiling.
Don’t be conjuicy, be kind in giving smiles to others, as it
won’t cost anything.
Light up your face with smile, make smiling a part of everyday life.
ORGANIZATIONS
Operation Smile provides free surgery to repair cleft
lips, cleft palates and other facial deformities for children around the globe.
Smile Bank is a global non-profit charitable organization
that is dedicated to help Agent Orange victims in Vietnam.
SMILE (Sensation Movement Interaction in Life
Experiences) provides a multi-sensory environment for calming relaxation and
sensory stimulation. Children in Need is pump priming the ARCOS SMILE Project.
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