Smiling May Improve Your Health and Social Life
By Tom Herrin
Do you ever notice who in your life makes you feel good when you are around them? It is a very valid question. There are those who seem to have the ability to make others happy and the world brighter, and there are others who seem to be able to make everyone miserable. It is somewhat amazing the effect that something as small as a facial expression can have on personal health and others around them. Simply smiling more may have the possibility of changing someone’s life for the better in a big way.
It May Improve Productivity
Almost everyone enjoys being around someone who smiles and seems to brighten the room. Even a forced fake smile may be the beginning of improving the workplace. It can make those who deal with them feel more at ease. It can increase creativity. This can mean a better approach to problem solving that is necessary in so many work situations. There is also that longstanding notion that people who are happy are more likely to be more productive. The idea of whistling while they work is more than simply a cartoon movie. When people are upbeat, they will almost always be more productive.
It Can Increase Your Appeal To Others
There is the old saying that a smile can improve someone’s face value. It really does have an impact. Studies have shown that men are more likely to approach women who smile than those who make eye contact. There is a natural attraction to those who smile, and they will be included in any group they are in. It is believed that smiling can make people appear as much as three years younger than if they don’t.
Your Health May Be The Biggest Beneficiary
Smiling can have a huge impact on your overall health. It can slow your heart rate and reduce stress. It can also improve your immune system by allowing it to react to outside factors that can cause illness. Smiling can help your body release endorphins that can dull pain. One study even indicated that smiling more may increase longevity by as much as seven years. Try putting on that smile and see the effect it has on your life. Do it more at home, and see the difference.
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