Smiling is one of the strongest natural drugs and guess what? It’s easy and free.No kidding, there are health benefits to having a smile on your face and it is actually pretty cool. Being jolly can have added benefits in life and can not only be an emotional boost but a physical one as well. I’m a huge advocate for smiling at complete strangers. You don’t have to be overly zealous about the smile. But if you go about your day without smiling or acknowledging anyone else, you may come off as a loner, an unhappy person, or even mean and unapproachable.
Is it fair that others make assessments about you like this? Not really. But you make the same assessments about others every day without probably noticing it. It’s just how humans read one another. The thing is, smiling does a heck of a lot more for your health than you may have originally considered. If you think you smile less than other people because you’re not as confident in your teeth, maybe it’s time to visit us so we can help restore your smile.
With that said, here are a few things smiling can do for you, your social life, and even your health in general. Because smiling is important and can be an emotional boost to your life and if you are afraid of smiling you may need some help. That part is easy. Go and see your dentist. Each of us has different needs and your dentist can really help out.
It is not a surprise that smiling makes yo more productive. If you are in a good mood then you can simply do more and be happy about it.
The more you smile, the more you get done. Basically, your brain can be tricked into being more positive and happy, which is when you’re at your most creative and motivated. Don't brush off the idea of smiling for success.
Smiling can alter your brain and in the most positive of ways. Smiling from one day to the next can actually reteach your brain to be happier and more positive. Who in their right mind wouldn’t want this sort of change?
Smiling is free and can be contagious. Don't you want to help other people out?
Think of the first response someone gives you when you smile at them. If you didn’t answer “Smile back”, then you were wrong. There’s some science behind why we do this, but basically, our brains learn to copy gestures when you see someone else doing it. If anything, others mean to say “I respect you, I’m similar to you, and we’re both equal.”
Smiling instills trust. Those who frown all the time are not known to have the most trust.
Who would you rather trust? A) Someone who is pleasantly smiling and acknowledges your existence or B) someone who looks at you but doesn’t smile or really seem to care about you at all? Uh, yeah. It’s option A.
Smiling reduces stress and costs a whole lot less then therapy or drugs. The more you smile, the more you’re able to relax your facial muscles and calm your nervous system. This all leads to reduced stress and more oxygen in your brain. Endorphins are a seriously underrated chemical in your body.
