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MCC Daily Tribune

Share a Smile Day

Share a Smile Day is observed annually on March 1, and it’s a day that encourages us to be a little bit more joyful. Created in 1997, this day has inspired people to share a smile with everyone they encounter. Smiling doesn’t just only have emotional benefits — it has a lot of health benefits too. It leads you to feel relaxed and happy. This in turn can reduce your blood pressure and stress levels, increase your endurance, and even strengthen your immune system. So if you don’t have a reason to smile, be the reason that someone else smiles and you might be surprised at how quickly you feel like smiling.

SHARE A SMILE DAY ACTIVITIES

  1. Share a smile
    Of course, the best way to celebrate this day is by doing exactly what the day encourages — sharing a smile. Choose to smile all through today at whoever you come across. You can greatly boost the other person’s mood — and your own.

  2. Watch a comedy
    The easiest way to smile is by watching something that makes you smile. Pick a comedy movie or sitcom to watch and get laughing. With a vast array of options to choose from, there’s no reason to not smile today.

  3. Share a smiling photo
    Today is all about the smiles, so there’s no need to strike a serious pose. Take a picture of you smiling or laughing hard and share it across your social media. This will trigger anyone who sees it to smile right back.

5 IMPORTANT FACTS ABOUT SMILING

  1. You’re born with it
    Babies can smile while still in the womb and soon after they are born.

  2. There are different types
    Scientists have discovered that there are 19 different types of smiles, and only six of them show true happiness.

  3. It’s a great type of intercultural communication
    Even if you don’t speak the same language as somebody else, everyone understands a smile.

  4. It helps you live longer
    Smiling boosts your immune system, and reduces the likelihood of stress, high blood pressure, and anxiety, which ultimately improves overall health.

  5. It can give you a promotion
    People who smile at work are more likely to be promoted than those who do not because it conveys a message of happiness, approachability, and confidence,

WHY WE LOVE SHARE A SMILE DAY

  1. It’s good for the soul.
    Ever heard the saying, “laughter is good for the soul?” Well, as abstract as it may sound, that saying is completely true. Laughter is a great way to boost your overall emotional health. It is a fact that is scientifically proven and clear as day to see. When you smile, it brightens your mood and makes you happier.

  2. It sends a positive message.
    Smiling doesn’t just boost your mood, it creates a positive first impression for people meeting you. This can make a huge difference in social settings and also help you get ahead at school or in your career.

  3. It’s all about spreading joy.
    The most amazing thing about Share a Smile Day is that smiling doesn’t benefit only the smiler. The person with whom a smile is shared can also enjoy all the benefits of your smile. With all the circumstances troubling us, it’s amazing to just forget it all for a short while simply because someone smiled at us.

Share A Smile Day - National Today

Sarah Benedict
MCC Wellness Council
03/01/2023