10 Great Reasons to Smile

Did you know that laughing has other important functions besides making you appear affectionate and friendly? Laughing can change your life and the lives of those around you. Here are 10 reasons that will make you want to laugh more:

1. Strengthens Your Immune System

Laughing changes your body chemistry. Various medical studies have shown that laughing slows down heart rate, promotes more regular breathing, and relaxes the body; these help strengthen the immune system.

2. Changes Your Mood

Psychologists say that if you smile for more than 60 seconds, whether it’s genuine or not, it causes the release of serotonin and leads to feeling happy again.

3. Lowers Blood Pressure

When you laugh, endorphin levels rise and blood pressure drops. People who have checked their blood pressure before and after laughing have noticed this difference.

4. A Natural Mood Booster

Laughing causes a feeling similar to what you experience when you eat chocolate. According to the British Dental Health Foundation, a loving smile creates an emotional response equivalent to eating 2,000 chocolates.

5. Softens Hearts

According to many studies, a long-starting laugh (0.5s start) is perceived as more genuine and flirtatious, and is seen as more attractive, trustworthy, and less dominant.

6. Makes You Memorable

Don’t forget to smile at your next interview. If you are smiling, you are three times more likely to be remembered compared to someone who displays negative or neutral traits.

7. Leads to Success

People who smile have a higher chance of getting promoted. According to various studies, laughing plays an important role in physical attractiveness. Moreover, psychological research suggests that attractive people are perceived as more successful, intelligent, and friendly.

8. Makes You Look Younger

Laughing is a natural source of youth. It plumps up the cells in your skin and gives you a radiant appearance. According to a study, 69% of men find women who laugh more attractive than those who wear makeup.

9. And Helps You Live Longer…

It’s hard not to be positive when you laugh, and a positive attitude and demeanor extend life. According to a study conducted at Columbia University, happy people are less likely to experience heart problems.

10. A Quote That Makes You Smile

“A smile costs nothing but creates much value. It enriches those who receive it without impoverishing those who give it. It happens in a flash, but its memory lasts forever.” – Dale Carnegie, How to Win Friends and Influence People.