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Benefits of Smiling and Laughing
1.
Neurotransmitters called endorphins are released when you smile.
These are triggered by the movements of
the muscles in your face, which is interpreted by your brain, which in turn
releases these chemicals. Endorphins are responsible for making us feel happy,
and they also help lower stress levels. Faking a smile or laugh works as well
as the real thing—the brain doesn’t differentiate between real or fake as it
interprets the positioning of the facial muscles in the same way. This is known
as the facial feedback hypothesis. The more we stimulate our brain to release
this chemical the more often we feel happier and relaxed.
2. Endorphins make us feel happier and less stressed.
They also act as the body’s
natural pain killers. For sufferers of chronic pain, laughing and smiling can
be very effective in pain management, as can laughing off the pain when you
bump an elbow or fall over.
3. While the release of endorphins is increased, the stress hormone cortisol is reduced.
Cortisol is more active when we
feel stressed or anxious and contributes to the unpleasant feelings we
experience, and by lowering it we can reduce these negative feelings.
4. Laughing expands the lungs, stretches the muscles in the body and stimulates homeostasis.
This exercises the body,
replenishing the cells from a lungful of oxygen and gaining all the benefits of
exercising the body.
5. A good laugh can be an effective way to release emotions.
A good laugh can help you release
emotions, especially those emotions that you might bottle up inside. Everything
looks that little bit better after a good laugh and life can be seen from a
more positive perspective. Smiling and laughing have positive social
implications as well.
6. Smiling is an attractive expression, which is more likely to draw people to you rather than push them away.
Smiling makes you appear more
approachable. Interaction with others is easier and more enjoyable when smiles
and laughs are shared, and these behaviours are contagious, making others feel
better too, and make you a more appealing and attractive person to be around.
This in turn will have a positive effect on your well-being.
7. A happy, positive expression will serve you well in life.
This is particularly true
for challenging situations such as job interviews: a smiling, relaxed persona
indicates confidence and an ability to cope well in stressful situations. This
will also be of benefit in your career, building healthy relationships with
colleagues and being seen in a favourable light by your employers.
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