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 fun way to live longer read about the others and try as many as you can.
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.
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. More Fun Ways to Live Longer
