We must smile as often as we can. Who doesn’t like to live with smiling people? Smiling people are always more attractive, because they seem to have reasons to make us smile as well. In addition, they give us the impression that everything is going well, since they smile, so it will also happen for us soon. It’ s a powerful tool for managing daily life and it’s a pity if we don’t it for our benefit.
The smile makes us more attractive:
The smile changes our mood
The next time you feel down, try to smile. It is very possible that your mood will improve, as the smile can trick the body into releasing endorphins and producing serotonin, the hormone of joy. Studies have shown that the smile releases endorphins, natural painkillers and serotonin. These hormones make us feel better. So the smile is also a natural «drug». The muscles used for the smile are subject to a form of lifting, making the person look younger. So, if lifting is at your plans, first try some smiling sessions and you may never need it.
It’s sticky
When someone smiles, he/she can lighten the place and make happier the people around him/her. A smiling face brings joy and this joy can be imparted to others. Think of a grumbler and you will understand! When we are stressed, it’ s obvious on our face. But the smile can prevent it – it hides our fatigue and bad mood. When you are stressed, smile. You will soon feel much better. Smile even without a reason. Just smile.
Strengthens the immune system
When we smile we are more relaxed, the level of hormones that control stress decrease and this helps at the better function of the immune system. If we smile, the body thinks we are having a good time and there is no danger, so it keeps the stress hormones down. So on a busy or bad day in the office or at work, choosing a smile is an ideal and powerful antidote.
Christos Lazanias
Christos Lazanias was born in Limassol and grew up in Agios Konstantinos. He is a graduate of the Department of Greek Philology (Classical Direction) of the University of Patras.
He has worked in various media, online and print. He was involved in the writing of ethnographic theatrical works and in 2016 he released his first author's attempt entitled "Echo-Stories of Life".
He is currently working for the newspaper POLITIS and he is the producer of the radio program "Live with Health" on POLITIS 107.6.
Among his favorite phrases are the words of Odysseus Elytis: «Blessed that you can relish three things in your life, good health, two friends, a love, a job, an activity that makes you feel that you are creating, that you have a reason to exist».