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6 Reasons Why You Should Make It A Point To Smile More

The best reasons why you should "say cheese."

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No matter what is going on in life, smiling can greatly improve your day. A smile can help you and everyone around you feel better. Your physical, mental, and emotional health all benefit immensely from smiling. So if you woke up on the wrong side of the bed, or are simply looking for more reasons to show off your pearly whites, here are six reasons on why you should smile.

1. It is easier than frowning

It is a proven fact that smiling takes less muscles than frowning, so there is no reason to put extra effort into being sad. With all of your extra energy you've saved from not frowning, you can bake cookies to make yourself even happier.

2. It makes you more attractive

Who doesn't want to be more attractive? A smile can light up your whole face, enhancing your facial features like your sparkling eyes and perfectly straight teeth. And who knows? Maybe your soulmate just watched you smile.

3. It's contagious

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By smiling you are making everyone else around you happier! If you don't believe me try it. I can guarantee someone will start smiling after they have seen your smile. That person may smile at someone and then the next thing you know, you've started a smiling chain reaction.

4. You'll make more friends

When you smile you come across as a friendly and approachable person. These are qualities that can help you meet new people and potentially great friends. Your lifelong best friend may be waiting for you to smile at them.

5. You seem confident

If you're trying to land a new job by nailing that interview, smile! Smiling not only boosts your confidence, but makes you look more confident. Confidence is key, and it all starts with a smile.

6. It will improve your mood

Whether you're happy, sad, or just having "one of those days," a smile will lift your spirits. Even faking a smile is proven to make you look and feel happier. So if you're ever feeling down or want to be happier than you are, flash a smile and watch your mood change for the better.

Go out there and reap all of the benefits of smiling. If you are looking to turn your life around, start by smiling and see how life starts to look a little brighter. There are hundreds of other benefits that will immediately make you feel better, look better, and be better! Always remember: a good day starts with a good attitude, but a great day starts with a smile.

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6 Reasons Why You Should Make It A Point To Smile More

The best reasons why you should "say cheese."

1. It is easier than frowning

2. It makes you more attractive

3. It's contagious

4. You'll make more friends

5. You seem confident

6. It will improve your mood

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And in the end, the love you take is equal to the love you make

The sun is up, the sky is blue, it's beautiful and so are you

Love is old, love is new, love is all, love is you

There's nowhere you can be that isn't where you're meant to be

Life is very short, and there's no time for fussing and fighting, my friend

He say, "I know you, you know me", One thing I can tell you is you got to be free

Oh please, say to me, You'll let me be your man. And please say to me, You'll let me hold your hand

It was twenty years ago today, Sgt. Pepper taught the band to play. They've been going in and out of style, but they're guaranteed to raise a smile

Living is easy with eyes closed, misunderstanding all you see

Can you hear me? When it rains and shine, it's just a state of mind

Little darling, it's been long cold lonely winter. Little darling, it feels like years since it' s been here. Here comes the sun, Here comes the sun, and I say it's alright

We danced through the night and we held each other tight, and before too long I fell in love with her. Now, I'll never dance with another when I saw her standing there

I love you, I love you, I love you, that's all I want to say

You say you want a revolution. Well you know, we all want to change the world

All the lonely people, where do they all come from. All the lonely people, where do they all belong

Oh, I get by with a little help from my friends

Hey Jude, don't make it bad. Take a sad song and make it better

Yesterday, all my troubles seemed so far away. Now it looks as though they're here to stay. Oh, I believe in yesterday

And when the brokenhearted people, living in the world agree, there will be an answer, let it be.

And anytime you feel the pain, Hey Jude, refrain. Don't carry the world upon your shoulders

I'll give you all I got to give if you say you'll love me too. I may not have a lot to give but what I got I'll give to you. I don't care too much for money. Money can't buy me love

All you need is love, love is all you need

Whisper words of wisdom, let it be

Blackbird singing in the dead of night, Take these broken wings and learn to fly. All your life, You were only waiting for this moment to arise

Though I know I'll never lose affection, for people and things that went before. I know I'll often stop and think about them. In my life, I love you more

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2. How to be thankful for family and friends.

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7. To trust people, until you have a reason not to.

8. To be welcoming and accepting of everyone.

9. How to be my own, individual person.

10. How to work for what I want.

11. How to be great at giving directions.

12. How to be humble.

13. To be well-rounded.

14. How to be great at conflict resolution.

15. The beauty of getting outside and exploring.

16. To be prepared for anything.

17. That you don't always have to do it alone.

18. How to be creative.

19. To brush off gossip.

I have never been so thankful to know you.

Dealing with the inevitable realities of college life.

Don't freak out

Email the professor

Attend the first class

Keep attending class

Have a backup plan

Remember that everything works out at the end

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