The Power of YOUR Smile | Sushmita Walve | TEDxSGGSCC

Smiling and Well-being - Smiling, even fake smiling, can trick the brain into recovering from stress faster [9][10] - Smiling at someone can give them a hit of dopamine, making them feel good [10] - Smiling makes individuals more approachable and is contagious [11] - Smiling can lead to the production of dopamine, oxytocin, serotonin, and endorphins, the four happy hormones [12] - Smiling makes individuals 40% more attractive [21] - Smiling has overall long-term effects on well-being and makes individuals more approachable [22] Brain Rewiring and Affirmations - Individuals can rewire their brain in real time by using affirmations [16] - Repeating affirmations can help overcome resistance and change negative thought patterns [17][18] Muscle Memory and Facial Expressions - Facial expressions become etched into the face over time, and individuals can train their face muscles [14][15]