Saturday, December 12, 2015
The Power of Smiling
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Kaplan Center for Health and Wellness
This time of year, the movie Elf, starring Will Ferrell is a
popular choice among those who wish to laugh at holiday silliness. One of my favorite lines when he’s asked why
he’s smiling, Elf replies ‘I like smiling; smiling’s my favorite.’
The power of a smile benefits the human body is so many
ways, releasing positive energy throughout.
In turn, a smile even affects those around you because it’s contagious.
Have you ever noticed when you start out the day in a good mood, this positive
energy seems to follow throughout the day?
This can begin with a simple smile before getting out of bed or while
preparing breakfast.
Research shows that a smile releases neurotransmitters that
help to reduced stress, cause relaxation and reduce the heart rate and blood
pressure. The feel-good emotions that
are created even act much like anti-depressants.
A smile causes you to look different, in turn people treat
you differently…better than when frowning.
You look more confident, reliable, happy, etc. I have found when walking through the day
with a smile, others smile back at me. The
treatment I’ve experienced while wearing a smile include more doors being held
open, generosity, and people being genuinely sweet and reflective of my happy
mood.
I encourage everyone to walk thought the day with a smile
and work hard during a negative experience to overcome the situation with this
simple facial expression.
Joyce Rode, MA
S. Stevenson (June 25, 2012) There’s magic in your smile.
How smiling affects your brain. Psychology Today. Retrieved December 11, 2015. https://www.psychologytoday.com/blog/cutting-edge-leadership/201206/there-s-magic-in-your-smile
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