Smiling will make you look younger and more attractive. The muscles you contract when you smile lift your face and give you a more youthful look. Those who study what we find attractive in human faces say that it is most related to the eyes and the mouth. Smiling will make you more beautiful. If you think Billy Crystal was right when he said, “It’s not how you feel, but how you look” then read no further.

Smiling will make you feel better. Smiling can reduce your blood pressure, release endorphins and serotonin. Think about it, what feels better than a good belly laugh?

Smiling will make you healthier. It is estimated that stress is related to to up to 80% of all illness.  Smiling reduces your stress levels. Just try and stay ticked off or worried while you’re smiling.

Smiling is contagious. When someone smiles at you, you have to smile back. You can’t help it. Tired of being surrounded by grumpy people? Smile at ’em.