Celebrate World Smile Day and do something today that makes someone smile!Â
The first Friday in October marks  – a day dedicated to raising awareness of the importance of good will in the world. In 1963, commercial artist Harvey Ball created the “smiley” – the round yellow face we all know and love. To hold onto the true meaning behind the design of the smiley, he declared the start of World Smile Day in 1999, so everyone could spend at least one day a year dedicated to doing kind acts for others.
Smiling is infectious. Help us spread the word by sharing this blog and setting out to make at least one person smile today.
8 interesting facts about smiling that’ll make you feel instantly happy
1. Cracking a smile can make you happy, even if you’re faking it
2. Smiling can boost your immune system…
3. Smiling is contagious, try looking at someone smiling without smiling back.
4. Feeling stressed? When you smile your body releases endorphins which automatically relax you…
5. Smiling uses fewer muscles than frowning…it’s true!
6. Smiling is recognised as a sign of happiness all over the world. So wherever you are in the world…smile.
7. There are 2 different types of smile. The social smile (a smile from the mouth) and the genuine smile (a smile from the eyes).
8. Babies start smiling in the womb…how awesome is that.
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