While going through the divorce process you may not feel like smiling often. But, did you know that there are many benefits to smiling, even if you have to force the smile?
Some of the benefits of smiling are:
- Psychologists have determined that if your are in a bad mood, you can instantly lift your spirits by forcing yourself to smile.
- Smiling can improve your physical health. Your body is more relaxed when you smile, which contributes to good health.
- Smiling really is contagious. In Sweden a study was conducted where they found that people had difficulty frowning when they looked at other subjects who were smiling, their muscles twitched into smiles all on their own.
- Your body immediately releases endorphins when you smile, even when you force it. This sudden change in mood will help you feel better and release stress.
- Handshakes, hugs, and bows may have varying meanings around the world, smiling is known around the world and in all cultures as a sign of happiness and acceptance.
- Smiles make a person seem more attractive, sociable and confident. People who smile more are more likely to get a promotion.
And the best reason of all to smile when you are going through a divorce is because:
It will either warm your soon to be ex’s heart and make the whole divorce process easier or piss them off because you are happy; either way you win.
