Whenever I attend events with pre-retirees and retirees, I enjoy asking questions and listening to their thoughts on retirement. Many times, I’ve spoken with experienced, capable, and well-connected individuals who share their concerns with me: “You know, I’m really apprehensive about retirement. I have enough money, sure, but I’ve never thought about what else I […]
Indeed, perfect happiness often lies in the small, everyday moments, rather than grand events. Remember, happiness is not a destination, but a journey. It’s the accumulation of small, joyful moments that add up to a life well-lived. Just as a beautiful sunset is made up of individual rays of light, a grandchild’s giggle is a collection […]
Smiling is not just a simple expression of joy; it can have profound effects on our well-being. Engaging in activities that induce smiling and laughter can stimulate positive emotions, which in turn may help improve cognitive function and memory. Research suggests that the act of smiling triggers the release of neuropeptides that work to fight […]
I am a leader in a number of groups and I think it is important for the members of the group to be on the same page. Synchronizing a group’s mood is the process where members of a group tend to converge emotionally, often unconsciously. Smiling plays a significant role in this process. In a […]
In an earlier post, I suggested that smiling leads to emotional contagion. Here is what I meant, emotional contagion is the phenomenon where people tend to unconsciously mimic and adopt the emotions and expressions of those around them. When it comes to smiling, this concept is particularly relevant and fascinating. Here’s how emotional contagion relates […]
One notable study was conducted by Wayne State University in 2010. Researchers looked at baseball card photos of Major League players from 1952. They found that players who had genuine smiles in their photos lived an average of 7 years longer than those who didn’t smile. This study suggests that having a positive outlook, as […]
Smiling and laughter can have significant health benefits, particularly for individuals over 65 for several reasons. Smiling releases endorphins, serotonin, and dopamine, natural stress relievers. which lowers stress levels helping to reduce blood pressure and to improve heart health, which is especially important for older adults. Smiling can help with pain management as the endorphins released […]
Smiling and laughter can have significant health benefits, particularly for individuals over 65 for several reasons. Smiling releases endorphins, serotonin, and dopamine, natural stress relievers. which lowers stress levels helping to reduce blood pressure and to improve heart health, which is especially important for older adults. Smiling can help with pain management as the endorphins released […]
The power of a smile cannot be overstated. It’s a universal language that transcends cultural and linguistic barriers, conveying warmth, kindness, and understanding without a single word. A smile can transform a stranger into a friend, diffuse tension in a stressful situation, and uplift someone feeling down. Its impact is profound, reaching both the giver […]
We were talking about music of my generation which started because when I was at an open mic recently when a singer started performing a song by Pearl Jam. While many people today know their version, I immediately recognized it from the original hit by J. Frank Wilson and the Cavaliers called “Last Kiss.” This […]
