1. Smiling Makes Us Attractive

We are drawn¹ to people who smile. There is an attraction factor. We want to know a smiling person and figure out what is so good. Frowns, scowls² and grimaces³ all push people away—but asmile draws them in.

2. Smiling Changes Our Mood

Next time you are feeling down, try putting on a smile. There’s a good chance you mood will change for the better.

3. Smiling Is Contagious⁴

When someone is smiling they lighten up the room, change the moods of others, and make things happier. A smiling person brings happiness with them. Smile lots and you will draw people to you.

4. Smiling Relieves Stress

Stress can really show up in our faces. Smiling helps to prevent us from looking tired, worn down, and overwhelmed.

5. Smiling Boosts Your Immune System

Smiling helps the immune system to work better. When you smile,immune function improves possibly because you are more relaxed. Prevent the flu and colds by smiling.

6. Smiling Lowers Your Blood Pressure

When you smile, there is a measurable reduction in your blood pressure. Give it a try if you have a blood pressure monitor at home. Sit for a few minutes, take a reading. Then smile for a minuteand take another reading while still smiling.

7. Smiling Releases Endorphins, Natural Pain Killers⁵ and Serotonin

Studies have shown that smiling releases endorphins, natural pain killers, and serotonin.

8. Smiling Lifts the Face and Makes You Look Younger

The muscles we use to smile lift the face, making a person appear younger.

9. Smiling Makes You Seem Successful

Smiling people appear more confident, are more likely to be promoted, and more likely to be approached. Put on a smile at meetings and appointments and people will react to you differently.

10. Smiling Helps You Stay Positive

When we smile our body is sending the rest of us a message that “Life is good!” Stay away from depression, stress and worry by smiling.