Improve your day, smile | Filed under General
Have you ever thought each day, we have an empty chapter stretcheing before us, waiting for us to write its history in our lives.
What will we write this day?
We should be the main character and what will we be like?
I know you are all thinking—she wrote a new chapter yesterday.
Remember
“Yesterday is history. Tomorrow is a mystery. And today? Today is a gift. That’s why we call it the present.”
~ Baba Olatunji
If you say you are feeling fine, make certain you tell your face that.
Rarely do we give much thought to how often we smile.
Even those of us who are fairly positive may walk around with a frown on our face more often than we’d like to think.
How about you — do you frequently smile? You’ll notice that when you smile, you feel better physiologically.
Go ahead and smile right now. I’ll bet you got a warm feeling inside your body and your spirits were lifted, just by smiling.
Isn’t it incredible that you can get that much of an impact from a smile?
Starting now, pay constant attention to your facial expression.
Whenever you think about it, just practice smiling!
If you’re on line in a store, smile.
When you pass co-workers in the hall, smile.
When you’re sitting by yourself, or talking on the phone — you guessed it, smile!
It will lift your mood and get you focused in a positive direction.
And, it will cost you nothing.
There are a lot more benefits that come from smiling.
You’ll find that you interact better with other people.
First of all, when you smile, other people tend to smile right back.
They mirror your facial expression.
In addition, people will look forward to speaking with you, and they’ll be more inclined to assist you when you have a smile on your face.
Of course, you must be sincere when you smile.
You don’t have to show off every one of your teeth or look goofy.
Just a natural smile.
If you develop the habit of smiling often, you’re going to feel a lot better, be more optimistic and gain the cooperation of others.
It’s well worth the effort.
After all a smile—-
1) Smile shows friendship
2) Smile make new friends
3) Smile makes other people’s day brighter
4) Smile improves your day
5) Smile looks better than a frown
6) Smile puts others at ease
7) Smile always enjoyable to give and receive
Smile leaves favorable impressions
9) Smile makes you look happy, confident, and self-assured
10) Smile could be the start of a lifetime relationship!
You have just been given a golden opportunity—to ask me a question, Yes you can place me on the hot seat, interview me, I know you have ONE question you have always wanted to ask me.
Now is your opportunity just leave me a question in the comments.
June 22nd, 2006 at 2:00 pm
A smile is not a smile unless the eyes are smiling too.
My question: Are you ever on yahoo? LOL I never see you on, but then you are probably thinking the same about me. Invisibility option… helpful or hurtful? *grin*
June 22nd, 2006 at 2:44 pm
Your first paragraph is a good example of what I feel each time I move to a new page in my daily journal. That is one reason I tend to wait until after the day ends to write in it, sometimes too many days after, & it can be hard to remember all that went on.
June 22nd, 2006 at 3:56 pm
Many smiles to you…:smile:
Question: When do you find time to write? Do you have a first draft or do you just “wing” it?
I know, I know…that was two questions…did you know it takes more facial muscles to frown than to smile?
June 22nd, 2006 at 4:37 pm
I have never heard you talk much about food. What is your favorite food ? Your least favorite food ?
I hope you have been feeling well !
June 22nd, 2006 at 4:39 pm
You’re right; I smiled all the way through your post, and I do feel better.
It’s funny how smiles start sometimes among strangers, first they’re hesitant, then they get broader and broader.
Your posts are always so interesting and entertaining. Where do you get your inspiration?
June 22nd, 2006 at 7:31 pm
This post made me smile. Thank you.
Describe the first time you fell in love and how you knew it was love.
June 22nd, 2006 at 11:30 pm
That question thing sounds vaguely familiar. I wonder where I’ve heard it before. Hmmmmmmmm.
As for the smile, it doesn’t have to be just seen visually on your face. Try always answering your phone with a smile in your voice. C’mon, try it! I couldn’t tell you how many people have told me that I always sound so happy when they call my office and that it lifts their mood just hearing me. That makes my day
June 23rd, 2006 at 3:33 am
This is good.
June 23rd, 2006 at 6:54 am
*smiles
Q: Are you smiling too?
Hugs and Have a wonderful day!
*smiles again :wave::smile:
June 23rd, 2006 at 7:28 am
Smiles do come in handy, that’s for sure and they are contagous as well.
Have a nice weekend.
Cheers
June 23rd, 2006 at 8:27 am
I’m smilin’, too - see. :wave::wave:
June 23rd, 2006 at 8:33 am
A smile on the face doesn’t always mean a smile in the heart, where the true feelings live…
June 23rd, 2006 at 9:00 am
Hey girl…remember Vinny? Looks like he’s having his 15 minutes of fame. http://insignificantthoughts.com/ Tara saw him on the news and when she mentioned him in a comment on a post by Chris I was like “Hey I know him.” LMAO Go check it out and say hi to him. I’m sure he’d love to hear from you. Love ya!
June 23rd, 2006 at 5:33 pm
It’s amazing what just a change in attitude can do to one’s outlook. There are many times, though, despite how optimistic I WANT to be, i just get wrapped up in the negativity of it all. I allow my frustrations and gripes dicate my feelings. I often wonder how one can be a “When life gives you lemons, make lemonade” kind of person? How does one do it?
Thank you for the words of wisdom! All i can do is try to make myself beter, one smile at a time!
:)
June 23rd, 2006 at 11:10 pm
I spent time with my new friend tonight and she is ALWAYS smiling, it’s quite contagious.
If you could be a flower what kind would you be and why?
I hope YOU is smiling!!!
*hugs*
June 24th, 2006 at 8:42 am
10) Smile could be the start of a lifetime relationship!
I love this line! Hope you’re having a wonderful day Miss Vickie, and i’ll check in when I get a chance!
Take care, my friend.
June 24th, 2006 at 10:00 am
so nice to see you back