If you had to describe the emotion a smile conveys with just one word, what would it be? I’d guess that at least 9 out of 10 people would say “happiness”. Now, can you think of anything more contagious than a smile? If some random stranger across from you smiles, what is your natural reaction? To smile back or course. So why aren’t more people willing to initiate this simple, yet powerful exchange of human happiness? After all, our common goal as a species is to find happiness, isn’t it?
Now, rather than sit here and theorize as to why people don’t smile more often, I’d rather just leave you with a simple reminder to do your best to smile. Not just today, but everyday. Smile when you see a co-worker, smile when you when you’re at the checkout counter, smile when you pass by the random stranger on the street. You’d be surprised how much joy it can bring to someone’s day. Oh, and make sure it’s a genuine, teeth-bearing, wrinkle-line-creating, smile from the heart. Not one of those lazy smirks - trust me, people can tell the difference. Here are some examples of great smiles in case you need some help (click to scroll through the carousel):
Hopefully that got you smiling. Now go forth and spread a little happiness. The world needs it.