Sometimes life might be so difficult that you might feel there is little or no reason to smile. But there is always a reason to smile, reasons you probably don’t know of.
If you need a reason to put a smile always on your face, I have 7 amazing reasons you should smile often.
1. SMILING MAKES YOU MORE TRUSTWORTHY
Would you rather trust a frowning person or a smiling person? I’m sure you would go for the latter. Researchers from the University of Pittsburgh tried to explore the connection between a model’s attractiveness, the intensity of her smile and her perceived level of trustworthiness. The study participants rated 45 models and according to their ratings, the more the models smiled, the more trustworthy they appeared.
2. SMILING CREATES A GOOD IMPRESSION
A good impression is always needed in every walk of life. According to a study conducted by researchers from Penn University, employees with an authentic smile influenced the customers in a positive way. Smiling employees seemed more friendly and likeable and left customers feeling more satisfied.
3. YOU WOULD BE EASILY REMEMBERED
Smiling people leave an impact on people’s heart and are more likely to be remembered. A research has found that a smiling person is three times more likely to be remembered than a neutral or frowning person.
4. SMILING IS CONTAGIOUS
Smiling is easily transferred and highly contagious. Research has found that merely seeing your friend smile can as well trigger the muscle in your face to form a similar expression without your knowing.
5. SMILING IS HEALTHY
Smiling has some benefits, and research has found that some health benefits of smiling include: boost immune system, aids blood flow, lower stress levels and blood-sugar level, as well as improve sleep.
6. BOOST THE MOOD
Smiling is a natural mood booster. According to a finding by researchers, a grin for 60 seconds releases the hormone serotonin which tricks the body into feeling happy.
7. SMILING CAN MAKE YOU LOOK YOUNGER
The best and cheapest facelift to get is by a natural smile. A warm smile can make your skin glow and look radiant. An Orbit study found that 69% of people found women who smiled as younger and attractive compared to when they wore make-up.
I’d end with a quote by Dale Carnegie: “A smile costs nothing, but creates much. It enriches those who receive, without impoverishing those who give. It happens in a flash and the memory of it sometimes lasts forever.”
Put a smile on your face and someone else’s face today.
Phil