About a smile (or two)

Whether you are someone who smiles a lot or not, there is always room for improvement. Research shows that when someone smiles, a number of feel-good neurotransmitters are released in the body and these are linked with lower heart rate, lower blood pressure, better sleep and less stress.

It would appear that the physical act of smiling makes our brain think we are happy – even if we are not – and just like that, it triggers a physiological response that makes us feel better and more relaxed.

I think we have all experienced how contagious a smile can be and we are all attracted by the energy of shiny happy people laughing…

So whilst I appreciate there is not always something to smile about, I think that being able to smile at ourselves is a quality worth developing. Even an internal smile or a case of ‘faking it until you make it’ is most definitely a good investment to develop a sense of contentment from within.

My new thing for the next month or so is to try and smile more often. Why don’t you try that too and let me know how you get on? 🙂