The Power of Smiling

SAY CHEESE! THE POWER OFSMILING Smiles are a universal greeting. They make you look more pleasant and trustworthy, as well as releasing endorphins - making you feel better too! Smiling is very important for our wellbeing, as people who smile live longer, are less stressed and more successful in life! Take a look at the benefits hidden in the corners of your mouth, and turn that frown upside down - because when you smile, the whole world smiles with you! Why Do We Smile? REFLEX Reflex reaction to pleasant situations POSITIVITY Releases endorphins. The more you smile the better you feel! JOY It's an expression of joy Which Muscles Do We Use? A genuine smile uses all the superficial muscles for a full face workout! Forehead Nose (Frontalis Muscle) (Procerus Muscle) Eyelids (Orbicularis occuli) Nostrils (Levator labil superioris) Corners of the mouth Cheeks (Zygomaticus Major) (Buccinator Muscle) Jaw Upper Lip (upper obicularis oris) (Masseter Muscle) Neck (Platysma Muscle) Lower Lip (Mentalis Muscle) Fake Vs Real Smiles lines around 80% of people can fake a smile, but there the eyes are obvious differences. raised cheeks dimples REAL (DUCHENNE) FAKE SMILE Genuine smiles take half a second to Social smiles only involve the corners of spread across the face, starting with crinkles in the eyes, creating laughter lines, that spread to the cheeks & lips. the mouth. These are also known as "Pan-Am" or Botox smiles, as lots of people mimick the same fake smile. What Do Other Smiles Mean? Sneer: A Sign Tight-Lipped Smile: Concealing Drop Jaw Smile: Fake Laughter or Joyfulness Turn Away Smile: Shows of Sarcasm a Secret or Contempt Vulnerability and Femininity Health Benefits of Smiling 00000000 OWCH! LIVE LONGER PAIN MORE Smiling can add 7 THRESHOLD SUCCESSFUL years to your life! Smiling reduces effects of pain and aggression On average smilers are more contented and Successful STRONGER REDUCES IMMUNE SYSTEM STRESS Boosts HGH production and reduces cancer risk Neuropeptides are released, lowering blood pressure and anxiety How Many Times a Day Do We Smile? 400 20 45 smiles smiles smiles CHILDREN AVERAGE НАРPY ADULTS PEOPLE Smiling by Numbers ATTRACTIVENESS MEMORABLE A beaming smile makes you more 24% of people said that a smile is the facial feature they remember most when meeting people. attractive. 71% of women and 58% of men rate a smile as the most desirable feature in a partner. AMERICANS SMILE MORE! RECIPROCATION Americans smile the most across cultures, Russians the least. The "Pan-American" smile however, may not always be a genuine smile. More than 50% of people will return a smile, proving smiling is contagious and good for those around you. GET SMILING brought to you by Portman Healthcare www.portmanhealthcare.co.uk Sources: https://www.paulekman.com/wpcontent/uploads/2013/07/StrongEvidenceForUniversallnFacialExpression.pdf http://classconnection.s3.amazonaws.com/158/flashcards/2026158/png/facialmuscles1351010451742.png http://www.eo-eo-face.com/img/facial-muscles-en.jpg http://www.wired.com/images_blogs/wiredscience/2011/08/Duchenne-FacialExpressions.jpg http://www.bbc.co.u http://photographyconcentrate.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/large_1f3d60e2827c87b4c02d.jpg http://www.healthworks.my/what-smiles-mean/ http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/newstopics/howaboutthat/7584633/Smiling-could-help-you-live-longer.html http://www.psychologytoday.com/blog/cutting-edge-leadership/201206/there-s-magic-in-your-smile http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/04/090417084115.html http://science.howstuffworks.com/life/smiling-happy2.html http://www.psychologicalscience.org/index php/publications/observer/2010/decemb er-10/the-psychological-study-of-smiling.html k/worldservice/learningenglish/language/wordsinthenews/2010/06/100602_witn_smile.shtml