My OperaSmile
Wednesday, September 21, 2011 3:40:06 AM
For those that want the scientific benefits
of smiling (though the Sunnah should be
enough for us), Dr. Mark Stibich (via
about.com) notes ten reasons to smile: 1. Smiling Makes Us Attractive: We are drawn to people who smile. There
is an attraction factor. We want to know a
smiling person and figure out what is so
good. Frowns, scowls and grimaces all
push people away — but a smile draws
them in. 2. Smiling Changes Our Mood: Next time you are feeling down, try putting
on a smile. There’s a good chance you
mood will change for the better. Smiling
can trick the body into helping you change
your mood. 3. Smiling Is Contagious: When someone is smiling they lighten up
the room, change the moods of others, and
make things happier. A smiling person
brings happiness with them. Smile lots and
you will draw people to you. 4. Smiling Relieves Stress: Stress can really show up in our faces.
Smiling helps to prevent us from looking
tired, worn down, and overwhelmed.
When you are stressed, take time to put on
a smile. The stress should be reduced and
you’ll be better able to take action. 5. Smiling Boosts Your Immune System: Smiling helps the immune system to work
better. When you smile, immune function
improves possibly because you are more
relaxed. Prevent the flu and colds by
smiling. 6. Smiling Lowers Your Blood Pressure: When you smile, there is a measurable
reduction in your blood pressure. Give it a
try if you have a blood pressure monitor at
home. Sit for a few minutes, take a reading.
Then smile for a minute and take another
reading while still smiling. Do you notice a difference? 7. Smiling Releases Endorphins, Natural Pain
Killers and Serotonin: Studies have shown that smiling releases
endorphins, natural pain killers, and
serotonin. Together these three make us
feel good. Smiling is a natural drug. 8. Smiling Lifts the Face and Makes You
Look Younger: The muscles we use to smile lift the face,
making a person appear younger. Don’t go
for a face lift, just try smiling your way
through the day — you’ll look younger and
feel better. 9. Smiling Makes You Seem Successful: Smiling people appear more confident, are
more likely to be promoted, and more likely
to be approached. Put on a smile at
meetings and appointments and people
will react to you differently. 10. Smiling Helps You Stay Positive: Try this test: Smile. Now try to think of
something negative without losing the
smile. It’s hard. When we smile our body is
sending the rest of us a message that “Life
is Good!” Stay away from depression,
stress and worry by smiling. Therefore, O Muslim, smile, it’s the sunnah!
So I ask you, do you smile??
of smiling (though the Sunnah should be
enough for us), Dr. Mark Stibich (via
about.com) notes ten reasons to smile: 1. Smiling Makes Us Attractive: We are drawn to people who smile. There
is an attraction factor. We want to know a
smiling person and figure out what is so
good. Frowns, scowls and grimaces all
push people away — but a smile draws
them in. 2. Smiling Changes Our Mood: Next time you are feeling down, try putting
on a smile. There’s a good chance you
mood will change for the better. Smiling
can trick the body into helping you change
your mood. 3. Smiling Is Contagious: When someone is smiling they lighten up
the room, change the moods of others, and
make things happier. A smiling person
brings happiness with them. Smile lots and
you will draw people to you. 4. Smiling Relieves Stress: Stress can really show up in our faces.
Smiling helps to prevent us from looking
tired, worn down, and overwhelmed.
When you are stressed, take time to put on
a smile. The stress should be reduced and
you’ll be better able to take action. 5. Smiling Boosts Your Immune System: Smiling helps the immune system to work
better. When you smile, immune function
improves possibly because you are more
relaxed. Prevent the flu and colds by
smiling. 6. Smiling Lowers Your Blood Pressure: When you smile, there is a measurable
reduction in your blood pressure. Give it a
try if you have a blood pressure monitor at
home. Sit for a few minutes, take a reading.
Then smile for a minute and take another
reading while still smiling. Do you notice a difference? 7. Smiling Releases Endorphins, Natural Pain
Killers and Serotonin: Studies have shown that smiling releases
endorphins, natural pain killers, and
serotonin. Together these three make us
feel good. Smiling is a natural drug. 8. Smiling Lifts the Face and Makes You
Look Younger: The muscles we use to smile lift the face,
making a person appear younger. Don’t go
for a face lift, just try smiling your way
through the day — you’ll look younger and
feel better. 9. Smiling Makes You Seem Successful: Smiling people appear more confident, are
more likely to be promoted, and more likely
to be approached. Put on a smile at
meetings and appointments and people
will react to you differently. 10. Smiling Helps You Stay Positive: Try this test: Smile. Now try to think of
something negative without losing the
smile. It’s hard. When we smile our body is
sending the rest of us a message that “Life
is Good!” Stay away from depression,
stress and worry by smiling. Therefore, O Muslim, smile, it’s the sunnah!
So I ask you, do you smile??
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