[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Everyone knows the old adage about how it takes fewer muscles to smile than to frown. So, why not smile? Although many experts disagree about the difference in the number of muscles required for smiling and frowning, there are a lot of reasons to smile. It can do a lot for your own self-esteem and confidence and even help other people, too! A little smiling, maybe accompanied by some laughter, can help you and everyone around you feel better about life. After all, there’s that other old adage: Laughter is the best medicine.
1. Smiling boosts your mood!
Studies have shown that smiling, even when you’re in a bad mood, can lift your spirits. Making yourself smile affects muscles that lead you to feel happy and joyful. People smile because they are happy, and your brain associates certain muscles with this mood. When you smile, your body releases endorphins, making you feel awesome!
2. It’s contagious!
If someone around you is having a bad day, a compliment and a smile will go a long way in turning their day around. According to a Swedish study, people have a harder time frowning when those around them smile. Give it a try! You’ll be helping them and yourself.
3. It helps your immune system.
Beyond affecting your mood, smiling improves your physical health. When you smile, your body is more relaxed. Being more relaxed helps your immune system function better. You can prevent colds and flus just by showing off those pearly whites!
4. Live without stress!
As mentioned earlier, smiling releases endorphins. This sudden burst of endorphins improves your mood and helps you feel better by relieving stress.
5. Smiling is a sign of happiness.
Some gestures, like hugs and handshakes, have different meanings in other cultures, but all around the world, smiling is a sign of acceptance and happiness.
6. Babies are born able to smile.
Kids learn a lot of behaviors from watching people, but some scientists believe that all babies are born with an ability and understanding of smiling because even blind babies smile.
7. Smiling makes you more popular.
When you smile, it makes you seem more sociable and confident. People like that because it gives off a friendly vibe. It also makes you easier to approach.
8. More attractive than makeup
Orbit Complete conducted a research study and discovered that 69% of people find women more attractive with a smile on than with makeup on!
9. It affects your voice.
If you smile when you talk on the phone, it actually makes you sound friendlier. This is a common lesson for phone reps and customer service numbers because it makes you sound happier and more engaging.
10. People who smile live longer.
Our emotional health is closely tied to our physical health. Even the very act of smiling makes your body release endorphins, and this can help you live longer than people who regularly frown.
Are you ready to show off your pearly whites? We can help you with a number of different services that will give you a smile to be proud of! Call or contact us to see what we can do for you.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
