Wellness Warrior wants us all to smile

The phrase “It takes 16 muscles to smile and 32 to frown” might be a myth. See the attached blog.

Muscles to smile vs Muscles to Frown

However, we all know a simple smile goes a long way. A smile is contagious. We all feel better when we smile. I have no proof but I think smiling keeps you younger. Imagine what we all do when we meet someone for the first time. We a smile even if we have to muster one up. But imagine what happens when see a friend or loved one that we haven’t seen in a while. Our grins go ear to ear. Without any forcing it. I bet you’re smiling right now just thinking about it.

We have the same obligation to be happy and smiling around people as we do to have personal hygiene when we are around people. No one wants to be around a fuddy duddy or a curmudgeon.

Would you rather be with someone who is frowning or moping or someone who is happy and smiling? So Here is an adage to help you get there. “Fake it ‘til you make it.” It is amazing if you force yourself to smile you instantly feel better.

Here is another approach. Adopt a sense of gratitude. Smiling comes easy after that.