The simple act of smiling has profound consequences. Scientists say a smile causes your brain to release neuropeptides that can help you handle stress. Your smile charges your body with dopamine, endorphin, and serotonin, chemicals shown to lower your blood pressure, decreases your heart rate, and even ease your pain. Smiling elevates your mood and boosts your immune system. Studies show when we smile, others perceive us as looking younger, thinner and more intelligent. Yep, that’s right, smiling makes people think you are smart. And thin.
But those wonderful benefits are only the beginning. When your friends see you smile, they smile back. They receive those same feel-good chemicals, predisposing them to smile at the next person they see. Your beaming face can start an epidemic, the good kind.
Remember that when you sign in to your next Zoom, GoToMeeting, Facetime, or Slack meeting. Smile when you send a text or connect the old-fashioned way—on the phone. Seriously. Smiling when you talk causes a physiological change and helps your voice to sound friendly, warm, and receptive.
Whose day will you brighten?
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Jo Hawk The Writer
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Keep Smiling
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That is the plan, my friend. 😊
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We all are with you
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One of the benefits of having pets is they make you smile all the time. Even when they are being stupid. Especially when they are being stupid. Or snoring. Kitty snores going on right now next to me. 😀
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Cats are the best at purring and curling up in odd places. And the dogs get so excited when you come home. Yes, JM they have a way of making us smile no matter what they are doing. I hope you have a great day full of smiles. 😊
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yes and a source of a lot of fun and crazy photos too! they do really cheer us up!
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They are a joy to watch.
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Smiles and hugs, Jo.
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💕😊💕
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😉😎
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Yesterday, I had a long talk over the phone with a friend. A longer talk than usual because we’re not meeting face-to-face. Even though we’re often academic in our approach to things, we tend to laugh pretty easily with each other. I’m thankful.
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That sounds delightful, Christopher. I’m glad you are staying in touch with your friends while you are staying at home. 😊
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Reblogged this on The Reluctant Poet.
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Thank you for sharing. ❤
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