Yesterday, June 15th, we celebrated National Smile Power Day (and with recent events, I think we could all certainly use a smile right now!) Smiling costs nothing and yet, can provide everything to an individual who is dealing with challenge. According to The National Day Calendar Website:
"Research has proven that smiling really does increase attractiveness and likability between humans. Smiling creates a greater trust and increased interpersonal cooperation. Smiling at someone can help them to relax and relieve their stress while at the same time, it will make you feel right. Smiling (even if you do not feel like it) will lift your mood and can make you a happier person."
Here are some fun facts about smiling:
So take a moment today and smile to a family member, a friend, a stranger, or even to yourself in the mirror. We could all use a smile... now, more than ever.
"Research has proven that smiling really does increase attractiveness and likability between humans. Smiling creates a greater trust and increased interpersonal cooperation. Smiling at someone can help them to relax and relieve their stress while at the same time, it will make you feel right. Smiling (even if you do not feel like it) will lift your mood and can make you a happier person."
Here are some fun facts about smiling:
- There are 19 different types of smiles.
- Babies are born with the ability to smile.
- According to legend, it takes less muscles to smile (17) than it takes to frown (43)
- Smiling boosts your immune system.
So take a moment today and smile to a family member, a friend, a stranger, or even to yourself in the mirror. We could all use a smile... now, more than ever.
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