
“Keep a smile on your face and let your personality be your autograph.” What is the expression on your face revealing about you? Pause here for a moment and free yourself from distractions: Take a deep breath in... exhale slowly... deep breath in... exhale slowly... deep breath in... exhale slowly... calm your mind and be present... What is the expression on your face revealing about you? Think about that and be honest with yourself... What makes you smile? Is there someone in your life that every time you see them they are smiling and you can’t help but immediately smile? …Who comes to mind? There is a benefit to consciously and intentionally smile more. Check out these research based reasons by, Mark Stibich, PhD, from verywellmind.com. Top 10 Reasons to Smile Everyday: (verywellmind.com) 1. Smiling Helps you live longer
2. Smiling Relieves Stress
3. Smiling Elevates Mood: A simple smile can trigger the release of neuropeptides that improve your natural communication, as well as neurotransmitters like dopamine and serotonin. A natural antidepressant.
4. Smiling Is Contagious
5. Smiling Boosts the Immune System
6. Smiling May Lowers Blood Pressure
7. Smiling Reduces Pain: releases endorphins, other natural painkillers, and serotonin
8. Smiling Makes You Attractive
9. Smiling Suggests Success: Research shows that people who smile regularly appear more confident, are more likely to be promoted, and are more likely to be approached.
10. Smiling Helps You Stay Positive: Smiling can influence your feelings of positivity, even if it feels unnatural or forced. “When life gives you a hundred reasons to cry, show life that you have a thousand reasons to smile.”
Today’s Challenge: Smile!
Review the reasons above and start smiling!
Regardless of the mood you are in smile?
Take note on how it makes you feel, and how others respond.
Share the article and information with those in both you personal and professional circles.
What will smiling help you with today? …I am betting it certainly can’t hurt! Be intentional... Encourage others to do the same and watch what happens. You got this! Coach Tavia
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Reference:
Top 10 Reasons to Smile Everyday
https://www.verywellmind.com/top-reasons-to-smile-every-day-2223755
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