Begin to smile

Science has shown that the mere act of smiling can lift your mood, lower stress, boost your immune system, and possibly even prolong your life.

The science behind smiling:

  • Smiling releases the feel-good hormones dopamine and serotonin

  • Smiling reduces levels of cortisol, the stress-related hormone

  • Smiling increases pain-relieving endorphins

So, the next time you feel like you need a quick pick-me-up, I encourage you to smile for 30-seconds. You will be amazed at how rapidly you feel that spark of joy come flooding back.

Farrah Smith