Are you smiling right now? With so many negative things going on in the world, smiling can certainly be a challenge. But maybe after reading this, you will be willing to show more of those pearly whites.
For most of us, smiling simply feels good, but research shows that smiling has many additional benefits.
According to a 2016 article in Psychology Today, smiling can not only make you look younger but can also make you look thinner. I am not sure about you, but I would be up for those two things alone. But wait, there’s more.
That same article says smiling can elevate your mood and induce more pleasure in your brain than chocolate can. I know, some of you are doubting the chocolate thing, but stick with me.
Smiling can apparently lead to a mood boost and even predict fulfillment in marriage. A wise person once told me, if your spouse isn’t happy, nobody’s happy. So keep your spouse happy and smile.
Showing your cheerful grin, according to the research, can also make you seem courteous, likable and competent. Who wouldn’t appreciate those three descriptors?
Maybe the most surprising fact from the research, and the most important one, is that smiling can predict a person’s lifespan. Yes, people who smile more live longer.
And finally, smiling is contagious. The more you smile, the more others around you will, too. So if you want to lift the spirits of those around you, the solution is simple. Just smile.
Thanks for reading, and have a fantastic Friday.
Shane Goodman
President and Publisher
Big Green Umbrella Media
shane@dmcityview.com
515-953-4822, ext. 305
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