Are they the happiest people smiling the most or are they happier smiling?The answer is that both claims are true. When we are happy and feel happy, we are more in tune with the kindness and beauty of what surrounds us, and this state is reflected in our faces. through a smile.
The funny thing is that the opposite is also true: the more you smile, even if it’s forced at first, the happier you feel.
“Never forget to smile, because a day without a smile is a lost day. “Charlie Chaplin?
An experiment conducted by Fritz Strack has shown that smiling is more inclined to good humor.
The experiment consisted of two groups of people who were shown funny comics: in one group, people held a pencil with their teeth so that their lips would separate into a smile, while in the other group, the expression was neutral.
The result showed that those who smiled obviously found the tapes more fun, that is, they were more likely to be in a good mood.
This is because the brain, when it perceives the muscles of our face in the form of a smile, interprets them as a sign that we are happy, whatever the cause, and is in tune with positive moods.
As if it were small, does the mind work? By trends. ?When we are sad or angry, we usually interpret what happens to us in a more negative way and tend to remember and think about negative events, but when we are happy, we take things with more philosophy and find more memories and positive thoughts.
So forcing a smile can be a good way to get our body to find states of greater happiness, which also feed on each other.
This is just one of the reasons why smiling is the first step towards happiness, but there are others.
We live in a stressful world where we often meet many people, but we barely notice them: the bus driver, the baker, the doctor, the supermarket cashier?
In these everyday situations, being kind and smiling can mean a subtle but important long-term change. An indifferent encounter becomes a pleasant encounter.
Mirror neurons lead us to mimic the behavior of those in front of us, just as when we automatically encounter someone aggressive, our inner state is to get defensive.
If we walk with a smile on our face, it is likely that, in many cases, we will be returned with a smile and kind gestures, which improves states of well-being and inner peace.
Not for nothing is one of the first things babies learn to give them a smile from their mother or loved ones.
We are programmed to interpret the smile as a safety sign, and send it back, generating a link that communicates that it is a safe environment, where you do not need to be defensive.
A small gesture, like a smile, can have a positive influence on people’s moods.
“If you never get the smile you expect, be generous and offer your own. Nobody needs a smile as much as someone who can’t smile at others. ” Dalai Lama?
There’s nothing more fun than watching a baby laugh. If you’ve ever been in front of one of them, you’ll have noticed that even the most serious adult can’t help but smile and even laugh with laughter when a baby does.
Laughter, as well as a smile, as well as an expression of joy, is a form of communication that indicates that we are in a safe and friendly environment.
Knowing how to laugh at circumstances and yourself is essential not to sink into our problems and find a way to overcome difficulties in a more good mood.
A laugh at the right time can break even the most tense moments. Laughter breaks down the barriers of unhappiness and brings us closer to happiness.
“Laughter is a tonic, a relief, a breath that allows us to soothe the pain. Charlie Chaplin?
It’s not just because we feel good when we laugh, but because laughter unies. Many good friendships are built after afternoons of laughter, just as something very important in relationships is laughing together. In fact, one of the first games kids play is to tickle each other’s laughter.
So every time we remember, put a smile on your face, not only will we feel happier, but we will also convey joy and, who knows, form the basis of a happy relationship.