Smile

You know when you smile at strangers, they almost always smile back? We all smile in the same language. Spread your happiness and smile at people! I have always been a huge advocate for smiling. Smiling can instantly boost your mood and even your immune system.

 Big smiles for Disney! (Almost a year ago)

I remember learning about smiling in Psychology in high school and I loved it. There is really science in smiling. When you smile, your brain releases serotonin and endorphins which makes you happy. My teacher told us a great trick to pick yourself up when you are feeling down. Grab chopsticks or a pen. Place between teeth horizontally. Bite down. This makes a "smile". If you fake a smile when you are feeling down, you will instantly feel happy! Try it a few times and think positive while you do it too. It's all in the brain.

Facts About Smiling:

1. It boosts your mood!
2. It boosts your immune system. You feel happy and relaxed when you smile which contributes to your health.
3. Smiling is a stress reducer. When you are feeling stressed, just smile. It keeps you calm.
4. It brightens others' moods. When you smile at people, people will smile back. And smiling makes everyone happy.
5. Smiling makes you look younger. When you smile, you use muscles that lift your cheeks. 

When you smile you want to think positively. That will help bring out your genuine smile. Everyone can see a fake smile from a mile away. My challenge to you this week is to smile at strangers, especially those who you don't want to smile at or don't usually have those smiles on their faces. See what changes. You may have just made someone's day better. Just keep smiling!

Maybe not like this. This wouldn't attract ANYONE.

This post is written by Karel.
Adapted from: 15 Fascinating Facts About Smiling 
Smiling
The Art of Smiling