Good Things About Smiling

Relaxes us

Boosts mood

Invigorates

Is courteous

Reduces pain

Is contagious

Reduces stress

Relieves anxiety

Suggests success

Lifts our spirits

Releases cortisol

Exercises our face

Lights up our eyes

Stretches our face

Increases endurance

Releases endorphins

Is an antidepressant

Doesn’t cost anything

Lightens our forehead

Lowers our heart rate

Makes us look younger

Helps us stay positive

Makes us more likeable

Reduces blood pressure

Can help us live longer

Makes us look less glum

Makes us look friendlier

Makes us look less tired

Makes us more attractive

Makes us more productive

Can make us more creative

Is universally understood

Strengthens immune system

Strengthens relationships

Can make us more efficient

Communicates without words

Makes us more approachable

Makes us look less worn out

Helps us have nicer wrinkles

Activates brain reward centre

Reduces risk of heart disease

Makes us look less overwhelmed

Can make other people feel good

Can make other people smile too

Releases dopamine and serotonin

Can help us make better decisions

Tells our brain that life is good

Releases neuropeptides to help fight stress

Even if we force it, it still makes us feel good