Smile — the word itself gives you a smile, doesn’t it? We all smile, however, we often don’t realise the power it holds. It can change the way we feel, how others see us and even how successful we become in life.

Smile is an expression of emotions. It makes us feel good because it activates the reward centre in our brain. Some studies have shown that smiling actually gives the brain more pleasure than chocolate does.

Ever heard of the feel-good chemicals like dopamine and serotonin? Well, they are released by our brain cells which make us feel happy. Interestingly, it happens even if the smile isn’t completely real. Just using the muscles to form a smile can send a message to the brain that something good is happening, which can lead to a better mood.

Yes, with just a little twitch of your face, you can kick stress out in that very moment. I don’t mean you should keep smiling when something bad happens or........

© Dawn Young Magazine