The benefits of smiling
Smiling does not only improve the quality of our face, it also benefits us in different other ways. We are more likable. Also, smiling allows us to share our humanity, in sociable settings as well as the work environment, and it also, surprisingly, improves our health. As we age, we smile less often. According to studies, a child smiles up to 400 times a day, as compared to the average adult who smiles only about 20 times within 24 hours. Considering we are truly improving our family and work-life by smiling, we need to learn how to smile and laugh again.
Smiling releases cortisol and endorphins, which improve our well-being by:
- Reducing blood pressure
- Increasing endurance
- Reducing pain
- Reducing stress
- Strengthening immune system
If we take all the advantages into account that smiling gives us, and the only con would be a few laughing lines around the lips, I would like to highly recommend: ‘Live your life and smile away’.
What is it that makes you smile? Tell us about it in the comments.
(Sources: Smiling: Why It’s Important in Your Personal Life and Workplace | Psychology Today & Surprising Health Benefits Of Smiling | Henry Ford LiveWell)
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Thank you for sharing, Michael.
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I always smile when I hear the birds singing, or when I catch sight of butterflies or ladybirds.
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I do too. Sometimes you have to smile about small things.
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I smile when my grandson comes to hang out with me… in spite of the fact that I know I’ll be exhausted when he goes home. 🙂
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Kids are always a great source for smiling. I’m glad your grandson makes you smile.
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It takes less effort to smile than to frown. I love smiling at strangers. Sometimes their face lights up!
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That’s wonderful, Darlene. You never know, you might have made someone’s day many more times than you expected, just by smiling at them!
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Love this!!
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I’m happy to hear that. Thank you!
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I smile when the sun shines, the Spring buds open, the birds sing, or simply sitting on our patio facing my dear husband, who is also my best friend, sipping a Cappuccino. Also when talking to or seeing our three sons and friends. It is a pleasure to smile in our democratic, bountiful life. Why would I frown!? Cheers. x
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Thanks so much for your cheerful, comment, Joy. It made me smile!
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