Smile... it's contagious

Every time you smile at someone, it is an action of love, a gift to that person, a beautiful thing. ~ Mother Teresa

Have you smiled today? Put on a smile right now. Really, as you are reading this post, start smiling. Let the smile grow to a great big happy smile. Imagine the smile energy flowing through your body. Let it wash away any stress and tension. How do you feel now? Did you notice a shift in your mood?

Smiling is such a simple thing. It is easy to do and it can make a positive difference in your life. You can lift your mood and spirits simply by smiling. Research shows that our facial expressions influence our mood. In other words, if you make an angry face, your body begins to exhibit changes associated with anger. Smiling elicits happy feelings. Not only does smiling change your mood, but it can influence others as well. Think about it... when you smile at someone, they often smile back. So you are spreading the good feelings and good mood.

Try this experiment... smile at everyone you see today. Even if you are not in a good mood, try smiling at others. You will likely lift your mood and brighten the day for others too! If you notice a co-worker or friend is in a bad mood, ask them to try smiling. Start all of your interactions with others with a nice big friendly smile. Notice how this influences your day. Smiles are contagious - start spreading it around today! Share your experiences here by leaving a comment.

Comments

[Gita]

That is so beautiful. In my life I have apartner who seldom smiles and sulkes often and that mood literally steals my smile. I think it's been agew that we both have had a hearty laugh together, so much is the negative energy he carries around him. I try keeping positive, but it is so so hard. Any suggestions about what I could do the keep positive and possibly lift him too.

[Cody]

Just keep on smiling! Poke or prod him, kid around! If you see that negative mood sittin there, figure out what's getting him down and show him or her how little that matters! That frown will only make things worse! Connect with him, and spread that positive energy!