Even
though I am fully aware that today is Saturday and not Monday, I will endeavour
to sound as convincing and practical as possible because today’s topic is very
dear to me.
Naturally,
the reason for that is that I am one of those annoying people that are
constantly smiling, regardless of the circumstances or people around me.
I
shall do my utmost best to avoid philosophising and shall opt to provide you
with a practical guide and a logical explanation of why you should be smiling
24/7.
Now
then, where shall I start...
Smiling makes you
look good
When
you facial expression is neutral or you’re frowning, it gives people the
impression that there is something terribly, horribly wrong. It also suggests
to most people that it’s only a matter of time before your start ‘sharing’ your
‘problem’ with them.
And
by sharing, I mean whinging and by problem, I mean nothing.
On
the other hand, when you are smiling, your face lights up and you give the
impression of a positive and funny person who will surely brighten up everyone’s
day.
And
brightening up the day is a big thing; at least in England...
Smiling changes your
mood
Quite
logical, really; in order to smile, you often have to think of hilarious things,
and fast, so that you can bring up the smile on your face as soon as possible.
All
those images of funny cats and random auto- correct texts are bound to put you
in good spirits.
Smiling makes you
look successful
That’s
simply because it denotes to people that you either have no problems or have
some problems but they are too miniscule and can be ignored.
And,
let’s face it: in today’s economic downturn, only successful people can do that
with a straight face.
Smiling increases
your life span
Leaving
the science aside for a second, people who smile tend to me be more positive
and relaxed which makes it easier for them to promptly make the right decision
and not stress out too much even if they don’t.
Smiling releases
endorphins and serotonin
You
didn’t know that, did you now? When smiling, the muscles on your face are
pulled in a way that triggers the brain to release endorphin which acts as a
natural pain killer.
Similarly, the process of smiling releases high levels of serotonin
(a natural anti- depressant) which dramatically shifts our mood from negative
to positive.
Smiling helps you
interact with people more easily
It’s
a lot easier to approach someone with a smile on their face because you assume
that they are friendly and talkative. A smile invites people to be more open
and is often contagious which can highly relieve the tension or disperse the
awkward silence in, say, a business meeting.
Last
but not least, it must, at all times, be remembered that a smile is STILL FREE.
Thus,
even in today’s economic downturn, you’re free to use and abuse it.
Smile
your troubles away; trust me, it helps.
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