According to henryford.com, the average child smiles 400 times daily and the average happy adult smiles 40-50 times a day ,and the standard adult smiles 20 times daily. Smiling is very important because of the benefits it provides you with, like reduced blood pressure, increased endurance, reduced pain, and reduced stress. Studies show that a person who smiles appears more approachable and they tend to be more successful in their work career.
You might wonder if smiling is contagious. Yes, smiling is contagious. When you smile, you activate neurons in your brain. One smile causes multiple a day which then passes on to others and causes them to smile. According to yourthoughtpartner.com, some suggestions to help you smile more are to start your day with a smile, think about smiling once you greet someone, and it will make them smile, and smile in the mirror so you can get more comfortable doing it.
According to calmsage.com, even one smile can positively affect your mood, health, and others around you. Smiling has many connections to a person’s mental health, physical health, and well-being. Smiling and its links to mental health- having a smile on your face causes you to fight off the negative energy surrounding you and allows you to get through whatever you’re going through more efficiently. Smiling and its connections to physical health- research shows that people who are sick and in the hospital and keep a smile on their face recover much faster rather than a person with a negative mindset. Smiling and its connections to personal well-being- smiling can make more positive interactions with others and make you a welcoming person to others. People who understand the importance of a smile have excellent relationships, so it is better to keep a smile on your face rather than be negative.
I asked two people who came to mind when I thought of whose smile lights up the room and automatically gets you in a better mood. Miriam Middlesworth is a student here at Myers Park. During an interview about the importance of smiling, I asked Miriam, “What does a smile mean to you?” She answered, “A smile is a way to express a genuine hello without having to verbally communicate while also making someone’s day. I feel like it can mean a lot more to some people than you think.” Tamra McNeil is also a student here at Myers Park. During an interview with her, I asked Tamra, “How does a smile make you feel?” She answered, “ A smile makes me feel like I’m worth a smile and makes me realize that the little things matter in life.”