EP 377 - Smiling Everyday Is Good For You

Smiling is a blissful way to live longer

Harvey ball a commercial artist from Massachusetts created the smiley face in 1963.

That image went on to become the most recognizable symbol of goodwill and good cheer on the planet.

Smiling is contagious. It changes our mood. It fights stress and builds your resiliency.

Smiling boosts your immune system. It lowers your blood pressure and blocks pain.

Smiling makes your face look younger.

So Here Are My Hot Tips For Building Resiliency On World Smile Day:

Use it.

Even if you don't feel like smiling, fake it until you make it. There is a theory entitled the facial feedback hypothesis. Research has shown that the muscles in our face that allow us to smile, actually stimulate our brain. And when this part of the brain is stimulated, it makes us feel happy.

Share it.

There are friendly smiles and romantic smiles. There are many different smiles and different ways the act of smiling can be done. Smiles can communicate feelings, show kindness, or help take someone's mind off their problems.

So for today, smile.

It's free and it's easy to do, and it is good for you!