As human beings, we are all susceptible to having bad days; we are used to experiencing things that make us upset, sad, depressed, hopeless… and all we want in those moments is someone to remind us that things are going to be okay, that there is a light at the end of the tunnel. For me, that person is Roman Atwood, the YouTube vlogger known for his slogan, “Smile More.” With over a thousand YouTube videos posted in the past two years, Roman and his family serve to improve your day by stressing the importance of a positive attitude despite all hardships. By filming all of the fun experiences that he has with his family in his daily life, Roman makes you feel like you are a part of his family, which is incredibly important for those who do not have such close bonds in their own lives. With almost ten million subscribers on his YouTube channel, Roman uses his wide reach to encourage people to participate in fun activities, help those in need around them, and adopt a mentally healthy lifestyle. By seeing even the most personal aspects of Roman’s life, viewers are able to witness how he reacts to his own setbacks, how he grows from them, and how he is able to enforce his own “Smile More” message through these experiences.
But wait, Roman’s message doesn’t stop there! Aside from the YouTube platform, Roman also goes on tours around the country to promote his message, along with other popular YouTube vloggers like Fousey from fouseyTube. He films and puts these tours on his YouTube channel, but the tours themselves are fun experiences that his fans and followers truly enjoy. His online store, “The Smile More Store,” has a ton of merchandise that promotes positivity with the “Smile More” logo, such as shirts, hats, school supplies, and a lot more! I cannot even express the happiness I have felt when I have worn my “Smile More” shirt on campus and seen people smile at the message I was aiming to convey on my worst days. Two simple words have the power to turn someone’s day around, and it takes only one of Roman’s videos to improve your mood and make you feel thankful for all of the wonderful things around you.
Roman Atwood is evidence that not all heroes wear capes; through his videos, his experiences, his motivational speeches, and his signature “You’re beautiful, you’re one of a kind, smile more!” sign-off, Roman is able to make his viewers forget about their problems, if only for a few minutes, and appreciate the beauty of all that life has to offer. If you need some positivity in your life or are looking for an outlet to diminish the negativity in your life, Roman’s YouTube channel is your first stop to a new and improved attitude! Check out Roman Atwood’s YouTube channel here, and remember to "Smile More!"
