Dr. MurphyMar 17, 20201 minSmiling Makes You More SuccessfulWhen you flash a smile to a coworker in the workplace, this small act of positivity and kindness can go a long way, creating a chain of...
Dr. MurphyMar 17, 20201 minLive Longer by SmilingYes, showing off your teeth has the ability to make you extend your lifespan. A study out of University College London found that people...
Dr. MurphyMar 17, 20201 minSmiling Makes Others Smile, tooSmiling is contagious, so when you light up the room with your own, other people tend to read into your emotions as well with a similar...
Dr. MurphyMar 17, 20201 minSmiling Reduces AggressionAs revealed by a study out of the University of Bristol in England, seeing a smile can help reduce aggression in others. "The results of...
Dr. MurphyMar 17, 20201 minSmiling Can Make Your Job BetterSmiling can reroute your brain's normal tendencies towards the negative to make way for a more positive outlook. On that note, making a...
Dr. MurphyMar 17, 20201 minSmile and the Office Smiles with YouSince smiles are contagious, yours will spread like rapid-fire in the office, actually doing its part to create harmony among coworkers....
Dr. MurphyMar 17, 20201 minTricky Situation? Try Smiling!When you're either embarrassed about something that you did or are looking for forgiveness, a quick smile can come in handy. Yet again, a...
Dr. MurphyMar 17, 20201 minSmiling Makes You Feel SexyWhen you smile, certain hormones that are introduced into your system—specifically, norepinephrine, oxytocin, and phenylethylmine—make...
Dr. MurphyMar 17, 20201 minSmiling Reduces StressMany scientists have deduced that, when you smile, it reduces the levels of cortisol produced in your brain, effectively minimizing the...
Dr. MurphyMar 17, 20201 minSmiling Conveys ConfidenceUnlike how negative behaviors can make others doubt the confidence that you have in yourself, smiling and emoting a positive attitude can...
Dr. MurphyMar 17, 20201 minSmiling Creates Good LuckFriday the 13th freaks some people out. Here's an idea: smile more! Research shows lucky people smile more.
Dr. MurphyMar 17, 20201 minSmiling Trains the BrainSince the brain is naturally wired to force negativity as a defense mechanism, a smile has the ability to counteract that attitude with a...
Dr. MurphyMar 17, 20201 minSmiling Makes You More AttractiveNot only does smiling make you more attractive to potential suitors, but it can also make you appear more attractive to anyone who is...
Dr. MurphyMar 17, 20201 minSmiling Can Help Overcome GreifAlong with finding things that can make you smile during times of grief, the simple act of smiling alone can release those feel-good...
Dr. MurphyMar 17, 20201 minSmile and the World is YoursWhen you smile, it makes you more confident in yourself, and others—especially while traveling abroad—will feel more comfortable with you...
Dr. MurphyMar 17, 20201 minSmiling Reduces StressA smile or a good laugh can help you release negative emotions that have long been on your mind. It can be akin to listening to your...
Dr. MurphyMar 17, 20201 minSmiling Makes You More CreativeThe dopamine released by a smile is involved in learning, processing, and decision-making, allowing for a heightened creativity as it...
Dr. MurphyMar 17, 20201 minSmiling Boosts ProductivityThough it may not be exactly scientific, it's a simple fact that when you're happy, you tend to work harder and feel more confident in...
Dr. MurphyMar 17, 20201 minSmiling Makes You a Better LeaderSmiling draws people to you—meaning that your positivity can make you an excellent leader. Further, when you're constantly upbeat, it can...
Dr. MurphyMar 17, 20201 minSmiling Makes You More TrustworthyResearchers who conducted a study at the University of Pittsburgh found that, when participants ranked models on three different...