Smile

# “Life is like a mirror smile at it and it smiles back at you” # Peace Pilgrim

Why we need to smile???

That day I was talking with my kids and was explaining to them the need for smile. How a smile can make a great difference. When new people come to join my organization as a first point of contact, I have a session with them, sometimes in small groups or sometimes individually. I have felt that a few words at the start of their new life which may be their point of transition from college life or change from unemployment to employment etc. these works or the interactions really works. One of the most common thing I explain to them is the need for smile. The smiles do not come to their faces even if they are informed about the benefits of a smile. But, when I give an example that relates directly to each of them, immediately the situation changes and #SMILE flows and this is the #SMILE from within.

I start telling them, Imagine you are going to buy vegetables from the market. As you enter, out of the many sellers one or two welcomes you with a smile followed by some encouraging words, words of respect “Sir”, “Madam”, “Brother”, “Sister” etc. . Your brain acts immediately and you are inclined to go to that person who smiles at you with those encouraging and respectful words, even that person may not have the best of the vegetables with him or her or may be at the far end. A relationship starts and it remains for long i.e. the #SMILE has made the breakthrough, a beautiful business strategy. “Why, why you go to him/her?” Because you liked, felt happy and comfortable. So, my question to you all is now “Why can’t you be like the vegetable seller???”, “What stops you?”, “Does a smile cost you something?” So now, #SMILE and the job is done.

I liked the “Top 10 Reasons to Smile Every Day” by Mark Stibich, PhD, https://www.verywellmind.com/top-reasons-to-smile-every-day-2223755

1. Smiling Helps You Live Longer
2. Smiling Relieves Stress
3. Smiling Elevates Mood
4. Smiling Is Contagious
5. Smiling Boosts the Immune System
6. Smiling May Lower Blood Pressure
7. Smiling Reduces Pain
8. Smiling Makes You Attractive
9. Smiling Suggests Success
10. Smiling Helps You Stay Positive

 “Let us always meet each other with smile, for the smile is the beginning of love.” — # Mother Teresa

Narrated a real life example, which after sharing with my kids brought to you all. Hope you will like, encourage… With #Gratitude and a SMILE...