Have you ever walked down the street or been in a public place and a complete stranger has smiled at you for no obvious reason and receiving that smile not only made you feel good it encouraged you to reciprocate that smile yourself?

Chris explains the power of your smile and why you should be using it to relieve stress and connect with others, listen in to find out more.

KEY TAKEAWAYS

• We all get caught up and weighed down by the challenges and situations we face in our lives and can often forget to think about the enjoyable aspects of just being alive.
• There are abundant opportunities for fun, discovery, education and the pleasure of being around other people whether family, friends or new acquaintances is immeasurable.
• Smiling at someone else will usually be reciprocated and it feels good.
• Smiles are contagious they can lift our spirits and cost absolutely nothing.
• Smiling can help to fight stress as it activates the release of neuropeptides that work towards fighting our stress responses.
• The feelgood transmitters; serotonin, dopamine and endorphins are all released when a smile crosses your face.
• These not only relax your body they can also lower your heart rate and blood pressure.
• Smiling could the easiest way available to relieve stress and is certainly one of the most powerful.
• Stress is the enemy, but your smile could be the stress killer you need.

BEST MOMENTS

‘Just a brief human connection with a stranger felt exquisite and it elevated my mood even further’

‘The value we get back from seeing someone smile back is addictive’

‘As I stepped out into the sunshine I couldn’t help but smile to myself’

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After many years of dealing (badly) with personal stress for over 20 years, Chris Hackett is on a mission to help people understand and overcome stress and anxiety by tackling the problem head-on.

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