I would argue that we should not need a special week to be reminded to do acts of kindness. Still, a nudge every now and then can't hurt. Today, we'll concentrate on smiling.
Smiles are contagious. Smile at someone and they tend to smile too, effectively passing all of the benefits of a smile to the other person. The gift that keeps on giving, a smile is an amazing thing. Other people feel good when they see you smile, and studies have shown that smiling on a regular basis can reduce stress, boost your mood, reduce blood pressure and improve your overall well-being. There is a fascinating TED Talks presentation by Ron Gutman on the power of smiling. According to Gutman, one smile produces the equivalent brain stimulation as eating 2,000 bars of chocolate, or receiving $25,000 in cash.
Premeditated acts of meanness just aren't good for anyone; smile and make a difference.
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