You're Never Fully Dressed Without A Smile!

[CHARismatic110]

How often do you smile? Do you have a reason to? Do you enjoy smiling? Well, I'm going to share with you some of the benefits and reasons why you should smile!

1. It's contagious!

I don't know about you, but when I see others smile, it makes me want to smile too.

2. You look more approachable when you smile.

As someone that suffered from #restingbitchface, I can attest to this. I can't count how many times I've had people tell me that they thought I was mean until I smiled.

3. It's a stress reliever.

I read somewhere that smiling releases endorphins aka our body's happy juice. That happy juice helps to lower stress levels. Lower stress levels are always a good thing.

4. Your situation could always be worse.

Something that I constantly tell myself. As bad as it gets, it could be worse.

5. You're alive.

Put your hand on your chest. You feel that slight thumping? That means that you're alive. If that's not something to smile about then I don't know what is!

6. Improves your immune system.

Remember what I said about lower stress levels? Well the less stressed you are, the better your immune system will be at doing its job.

7. Smiling makes you look younger.

Maybe that's why no one thinks I'm 28! Smiling lifts the muscles in our faces, which keeps us looking youthful.

I know life can be rough, but everyday that you get to open your eyes to see a new day is a reason for you to smile! Chin up GaGers! See you guys on the threads!

✌❤😎

#CHARismaticOut

[Nomad2]

i love smiling, usually happens when i cycle from A to B people smile at me first or return my smile, it is just really nice to have non-verbal momentary connection to absolute strangers in the street, it helps me to feel i belong here and connect with my community. Smile is a very simple way of showing your gratitude and make others feel welcome. simple things like this bring joy :)

[CHARismatic110]

I agree!

[Words_and_Wisdom]

Smile, but only if you genuinely have something to smile about.
Often people try to advocate smiling as a means to mask your feelings. Don't do that. If you're pissed off, sad, frustrated, or bored, just express yourself as who you are. Else you're bottling up emotions and can tear you up in the long run.

[CHARismatic110]

I agree. Bottling feelings does nothing but things worse. Thanks for your input!

[Junlian]

Call me emo, but I don't smile at all. People ask me what's wrong and I tell them nothing. But once they talk to me only thing that come out there mouth a lot is " your very smart and funny, why are you still single?" I tell them... Maybe cause I don't smile I guess.

[CHARismatic110]

Lol could be. Smiling helps you seem more approachable.

[Falling4UTC]

Who cares what they're wearing on main street and saville row? Its what you wear from ear to ear, and not from head to toe
That mattttterrrrssss

Sorry I just love Annie 😄

Great take!

[CHARismatic110]

Yessss! I was hoping someone would get the reference! Thank you!

[Falling4UTC]

Well I'm Annie for my school musical and that's one of my favorite songs for it! I'm so sad I dont sing it though 😩

[CHARismatic110]

But you got the lead!

[Falling4UTC]

Yea that I'm very excited for! It was my first year in of auditioning/being in a drama class too so I can't believe I got it! Its a lot of work (three days a week after school plus five Saturday rehearsals until April) but its so fun and so worth it. I'm really proud I've come so far

[CHARismatic110]

Aww, that's awesome. I'm sure you'll do great! And make sure you wear that smile!

[Falling4UTC]

Thank you so much! And trust me I will 😊

[CHARismatic110]

Yoire very welcome 😊

[Red_Arrow]

I wear a smile when I ride my bike naked in the Naked Bike Rides. Does that mean I am fully dressed?

[CHARismatic110]

Lmaoooo

[Anonymous]

I know smiling is a great thing to have but I can't force a smile like others can, and women know how to create a smile on their faces better than men. This is proven fact.. or at least they smile more than men.

[CHARismatic110]

Well that's understandable, but you should totally try!

[Opinion Owner]

Don't know how. I think it'll just look bad. I suck at fake smiling.

[CHARismatic110]

It doesn't even have to be a full on grin tho.

[Opinion Owner]

Even when I try to force a smirk it doesn't look genuine. Looks like I'm trying to be confident but not confident. I think smiling is a natural talent that I don't have. I smile when something is funny, but I can't think of funny things all the time.

[CHARismatic110]

Fair enough I guess.

[EmpatheticLady]

Very positive! Genuine smiles are the best. Forced ones can be scary. 😛

[CHARismatic110]

Indeed. Thanks.

[Mishae]

You sound like Sgt. Pepper's lonely hearts club Band. A rallying cry

[CHARismatic110]

Don't know if that's a good or bad thing but ok.

[RainbowFanGirl]

Aw I love this. :) I try to smile whenever I can, even when I'm not happy. Good take.

[CHARismatic110]

Thanks!

[RainbowFanGirl]

You're welcome. :)

[Imafreespirit]

Loved it! Totally true :)

[CHARismatic110]

Thank you!

[theinternet]

This is amazing!!! Love this! : )

[CHARismatic110]

Thank you!

[LionelMerelGlisem]

I believe you're a great smiler, aren't you?

[CHARismatic110]

Why yes, yes I am 😊

[IceEverest]

Now i got it why you smile all the time.

[IceEverest]

Of course in GaG i mean..

[CHARismatic110]

Lol yup!

[DarkHumorRUs]

Smile like you mean it...

[xxcchhllaauu]

what if you feel there's no reason to smile ever

[CHARismatic110]

There has to be something that makes you smile

[xxcchhllaauu]

a joke

[CHARismatic110]

Whenever you get a chance you should smile

[Chief16]

You're right. Smile to kill.

[LittleSally]

Yup! =)

Nice!

[CHARismatic110]

Thanks!