SMILE

Science has determined that one of the most recognizable human facial expressions worldwide is the smile. So why then do people refuse to walk around smiling?

So, SMILE! It can’t hurt your face. Remember that it takes 72 muscles to frown and only 14 to smile. Try this sometime-SMILE when you are upset. Sound crazy doesn’t it. But if you do, you’ll feel much better right away. It is contagious. Smile don’t take away problems, but they give you something to start with!!

The ten Commandments of Positive Motivation:

1. Speak to people—cheerfully.
2. Smile at people.
3. Call people by name—preferably their first.
4. Be helpful and friendly—“If you would have a friend, be a friend.”
5. Speak and act as if everything you do is a genuine pleasure.
6. Show a sincere interest in people because you like almost everyone.
7. Be generous with praise/cautious with criticism.
8. Be considerate of the feelings of others.
9. Be alert to giving service.
10. Have a sense of humor.

Smile by Michael Smith

I know sometimes is isn’t easy When things look bleak and dark

To curl my lips and tell my eyes Its time for them to spark.

But smiling on the outside Will warm my insides so

My smile will make another smile And then two smiles will glow.

So through life’s troubles I ride Behind a smiling face.

I smile and pass it warmly on And make a better place.

From Michael A. DeRosa, Jr., Director of Student Activities, Florida Institute of Technology