Based on research... Children smile more. On average, they can smile 400 times a day. Young people smile 40-50 times a day, while grown-ups smile for only 20 times.
If you observe, successful people smile less. Do you think it's their way to success? Being stiff and looking stressed?
No. You should smile more. For example, every morning... Put this to your schedule. Face the mirror, and give yourself a nice smile.
In that way, your facial muscles relax. Your brain relaxed too, that will surely make yourself optimistic, brave, and energize.
But what if something ridiculous happens? It can easily take your smile away.
What do you need to do? Remove that negativity and throw that away. Don't let it ruined your smile.
Some people tell negative things in us and makes us annoyed. Why do you think they do that? Because they have garbage feelings that need to be released. And you were there when they throw it out. That's why you catch it and accept it. And then you will hold it for too long??
Nooo! Don't let other people wipe out your smile.
Don't be too generous in anger, that you always give it out for free. And view the smile as an expensive one.
A smile costs nothing and anger is very high-priced.
For sure you know this painting. Why do you think this art became famous? A lot of people ask that question too for a long time. But, do you know that one reasonable answer to that question is that: Mona Lisa has a unique smile.
Real smiles vs. fake smiles
So there are 2 different smiles. The first one is the "social" smile. This one is not a genuine smile. The second one is what you call the "Duchenne" smile or a genuine smile.
Can you distinguish in the picture which is a real and fake smile? Yes. Our brain can determine which smile is fake and real.
So try to reviews your pictures. And see if you had the best smile in that photo. If you did... I can say that you can live a happier life and a long life. Yes, it's true. People who smile the most turned to live 7 years longer than those who don't.
But, if you found out that your face at the pictures is a bit stiff, try to learn how to smile. It can be learned and surely be re-learned. Don't adopt social smile, practice, and do the genuine smile from time to time. But in case you don't know how to do it, try this step:
Practice smiling in front of a mirror
This is so effective. I usually do this, and it will surely teach you to smile genuinely. All you need to do is face the mirror and smile. That's all. See yourself smiling, and you will know that it's true if you feel happy and relaxed. Even in front of a mirror, your emotion can change.
Be comfortable at smiling
To have a better smile, you need to be comfortable with it. Try to smile a lot more to everyone and everything. It will not make you look crazy, but it will make you look happy.
So, add to your goal to smile every day.
Tell yourself, "I will smile more today." 😊
Great article