Validation: a short film that is sure to make you smile. An action that is so vital to our outlook and thought processes. Such a simple act, the slight upward curve of your mouth to a full frontal teeth-bearing grin. How could anything so effortless have such a positive impact?
Well, you may or may not be surprised to know that smiling actually has a significant effect over both your physical and mental well being. Yes, we smile when we are happy, but in reverse, smiling apparently makes us happy! The benefits that com from smiling can be compacted into a short list as presented on About.com's Top 10 Reasons to Smile, listed below (for information on why, visit the link!):
- Smiling makes us more attractive
- Smiling LIFTS our moods
- Smiling is contagious
- Smiling relieves
stress
- Smiling boosts our immune system
- Smiling lowers your blood pressure
- Smiling releases Endorphins, Natural Pain Killers and Serotonin
- Smiling lifts the face and make you look younger
- Smiling makes you seem successful
- SMILING HELPS YOU STAY POSITIVE!
Besides; you never know what effect your smile will have on a friend, family member, loved one, colleague, or even stranger's day. It does you good, the people around you good, and it's so easy, so why not?
(even sharks can do it!)
- Emmalie
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