Smiling is not just a reaction to something funny. It is something that has positive effects on our mood and on everybody around us, no matter if it is forced or not.
In her article, Alyssa Detweiler lists nine positive effects of smiling which will make you want to smile more:
- Smiling is contagious
- Smiling lower stress and anxiety
- Smiling releases endorphins
- You will be more attractive
- Smiling strengthens your immune system
- You will be more approachable
- Smiling will make you more comfortable
- You will seem more trustworthy
- You will be a bettere leader
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