Our body language can influence our emotions. In one study, researchers discovered that people who stood in a confident way actually felt more confident. In another study, people who intentionally put on a facial expression ended up feeling the emotion that went with it. A smile helps you feel happier — and being happier helps you keep the smile going in a genuine way.
A true, genuine smile is called a Duchenne smile. It uses all the muscles in the face, including the "laugh lines" around your eyes. Engaging all these muscles is important, even in a fake smile. If you're smiling on purpose to help your mood, you want to smile until your cheeks lift and you feel your laugh lines crinkle. You can see how it feels by holding a pencil horizontally between your teeth as you smile.
Smiling relaxes the facial muscles and calms the nervous system. Laughing sends more oxygen to the brain. That triggers the release of brain chemicals called endorphins. These chemicals help us feel positive. Laughing can lower blood pressure, relieve stress, and boost mood.
Smiling is the universal sign of happiness. No matter where you go, even if you don’t speak the language, people know what a smile means.
When you smile, you’re viewed as more attractive and sociable. As a result, people with a great smile get promoted more often. They also attract more potential partners.
Smiling projects confidence which helps you get business clients and close deals.
Smiling makes you appear more attractive to people than when you wear make-up.Being able to express your joy through a wide smile is something everyone should be able to do. Don’t let your smile hold you back any longer.