Research we found on 'smiling'
Positive effects of smiling.
- It makes us more attractive and draws people in.
- It can change our mood, it can trick the body into helping you change it.
- It is contagious and can change the moods of others.
- It relieves stress, taking time to smile can reduce it.
- It boosts your immune system, it can prevent colds and flu.
- It can reduce blood pressure.
- It releases endorphins that make us feel better, it is a natural drug.
- It lifts the face and makes you appear younger.
- It makes you seem more successful and confident, smiling people are more likely to get a promotion.
- It reduces the amount of blood flowing to the brain because of the constriction of muscles. Scientists believe the cooler the brain the happier we feel.
Ways of making other people smile.
- Smile first.
- Be chivalrous.
- Be self depreciating.
- Listen when someone is speaking to you.
- Surprising someone.
- Take on some work for someone who is struggling.
- Be humble.
- Make eye contact.
- Offer a random compliment.
- Ask people their name.
- Shake hands, hug or physically interact.
- Write a note to say thank you.
- Set a fun screensaver or desktop on someones computer.
- Buy someone their favourite candy.
- Send an unexpected card.
- Do someones chores.
- Put together a book of someones achievements.
- Share a funny story.
- Leave a joke on an answering machine.
- Ask a coworker their opinion on some work.
- Bring some cookies to work.
- Let a person know you really appreciate them.
- Let someone cut in during rush hour traffic.
- Leave a thank you note for the cleaning staff at work.
- Invite a friend for tea.
- Donate to charity.
- Help someone with a heavy load.
- Fill up the copier paper machine when you're done using it.
- Share you're umbrella on a rainy day.
- Email a friend some information on a topic they're interested in.
- Personally welcome a new employee at work.
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