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.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 MoodNext 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 ContagiousWhen
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 StressStress
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 SystemSmiling
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 PressureWhen
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 SerotoninStudies
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 YoungerThe
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 SuccessfulSmiling
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 PositiveTry
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.