Did you know that smiling not only requires less effort than frowning but also has a more positive impact on your emotional well-being?
Welcome to today’s episode of ‘The BraveHearted Woman’ Podcast with your host and braveheart coach, Dawn Damon where your heart meets your life’s vision. This is a go-to podcast for empowering women with beautiful visions for their lives who ultimately desire to live with purpose, find their brave, and fulfill dreams.
Let me explore a life hack that has the power to transform your mental health, relationships, and even your beauty ~ SMILING.
Smiling is a universal gesture that has the power to change not only your own mood but also the mood of those around you. It is a simple act that can go a long way in improving your mental and emotional well-being, as well as your relationship and even your physical appearance.
According to research, when you smile, your brain releases feel-good neurotransmitters like dopamine, endorphins, and serotonin, which help to reduce stress, anxiety, and depression. This, in turn, leads to an increase in positive emotions, such as joy, happiness, and contentment. In fact, even a fake smile can have a positive effect on your mood, as it still activates the same neural pathways in the brain.
So smiling is a simple yet powerful act that can have a significant impact. So go ahead and smile, and see how it can improve your life in more ways than you ever imagined when you listen to this week’s episode.
Timestamps:
0:00 - Intro
0:45 - The scientific study of the act of smiling
3:03 - How smiling can change your life better than chocolate
3:55 - How I overcome anxiety and depression
6:30 - The power of a smile
8:30 - Reasons why you should practice smiling
9:22 - FREE GIFT! My 10 Favorite Beauty Products by Dawn Damon
Quotations:
“Smiling can change your mood, your outlook, and the course of your life.”
“Your moods and your feelings change when you smile.”
“Your brain loves it when you smile, it releases chemicals to provide you with the energy that you need.”
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