Celebrate National Smile Week
Often special days and weeks don't seem so special when they happen every day, but this week is different. This week is National Smile Week, which means its time to plaster on a grin and show the world how smiling can be contagious.
Sharing a smile with a family member, coworker or friend is easy. Smile while you speak and watch the other person light up. It’s an amazing phenomenon that just smiling can make someone else smile, and before you know it, you’ll see a change in their attitude. Congratulations, you’ve just made someone’s day and you didn’t even have to go out of your way.
There are plenty of other ways you can share a smile, too, which require very little effort on your behalf, but can make a huge difference to someone else. Here are a few ideas to give you inspiration:
- Write a funny or uplifting note and leave it under someone’s windshield wiper.
- Give someone a compliment they won’t expect.
- Telling a friend they look great is one thing, but if you tell them how fantastic their shoes are, you’re able to be specific and they’ll really appreciate it.
- Practice random acts of kindness. Hold the door for someone, buy someone a cup of coffee, or even just give someone a high five.
- Wear a happy face button, sticker or pin. Make some extra to share with friends and people you encounter.
- Use Twitter or other social networking outlets to spread your smiles.
National Smile Week is about positivity and sharing your good mood with the people around you. How are you celebrating National Smile Week?
-Lisa
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