All I can say what a year we have been had so far. And we still have three months to go before we count down to 2009. So far in 2008,several things that have occurred are not things that will make anybody happy or smile. These include:
- High oil prices, which led to both high food prices (due to a dependence of food production on oil production)
- Global inflation; a substantial credit crisis leading to the bankruptcy of several large and well established investment banks;
- Increased unemployment and the possibility of a global recession developed.
- Hurricanes
- Outrageous rising gas prices.
- Subprime Mortgage crisis.
- Declining dollar value.
It doesn't take a genius to figure out that there are not too many good things going on right now. But despite all of the things that have occurred so far this year,I have learned that we should always smile and be thankful for what we have. It could've been a whole lot worse. That's why inspite of all of this madness,I still smile. It's always a great thing to smile.
- Smiling will make you happy and put you in a positive frame of mind
- You can cheer up other people making them more receptive to you. it will cheer up other people making them more receptive to you
- it tones up the right muscles in your face giving it a natural "lift"-Cost way less than paying a surgeon to do one for you for thousands of dollars.
- it is an instant "circuit breaker"during times of stress
- And the most important thing about smiling,it costs absolutely nothing
People say that they can tell if someone who you are talking to on the telephone is smiling. So make it your goal everyday to smile at people. Besides,there are too many people in this world who are not happy right now.
Update: I just revised the title of this post.
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Well, you know what they say... when you're smiling, the whole world smiles with you. I'm guessing you're one of those people who practices exactly what you're "preaching" in this post.
A smile is key everyday in any business! nice message!
Your friend in Charlottesville!
It's so easy to smile and sometimes, it can help make someone else's day just a little brighter!
Good advice. Besides you never know who you are smiling at, it might just be your next client!
Margaret- I do Margaret-Seriously. Even though I don't have a lot to smile about,I am thankful that I have the ability to smile. Thank you very much for stopping by. Have a great weekend.
Amanda- I think I might have to add some more smileys to this post. Thanks for the link. Have a great weekend.
Charles- Absolutely. Thank you very much for stopping by and making a comment.
Susan- I absolutely agree with you. You never know what somebody is going through. Have a great weekend.
Kelly-You are absolutely right. You can definitely get more clients if you smile a lot. I am glad that I wrote this post. Have a great weekend.
Hi Lanre - Smiling is a stress reliever and mood brightner - and can even reduce road rage. Even though things are a little rough right now, we still have so much to be thankful for and I intend to thank my lucky stars every day.
Alyce-Absolutely. We have a whole lot to be thankful for. Smiling more can contribute to good health.
Hi Lanre, The way the economy is at the moment, we can't afford the other type of face lift anyway; so smiling more would be the more natural way to go and it leaves no scars :)
Good Post. I will keep smiling with you, and let the big man upstairs take care of the rest.
God Bless.
Good Post. I will keep smiling with you, and let the big man upstairs take care of the rest.
God Bless.
Hi Lanre-
It's hard to be sad when you're smiling. Thanks for the refreshing reminder. We have also a great deal for which to be gratful. Greetings from Paradise.
My motto...If you see someone without a smile, share one of yours with them!
Great posting Lanre! Keep on smiling.
Someone commented about smiling while driving, and it may help Road Rage...check out this site:
http://MrRoadRage.com
Smiles are great things! Giving one is beautiful and receiving one is so wonderful. This is an awesome post. Keep smiling.
Jacqueline- I hear you. Money some people spend trying to get a face lit if they give it less fortunate people,it will give them a natural face lift and lift their spirits as well. Thanks for your comments.
Robert- Heaven is smiling just by that comment you made. God bless you too.
Greg- Absolutely. I agree with you. I admit things are not going the way I want (especially in real estate right now). But I now that breakthroughs and blessings is on the way. That definitely makes me smile. Thanks for your comments.
Gregory-First it was Greg. Now it is Gregory. That's nice. Smiling can definitely help road rage. I am definitely going to check out the link. Great post.
Jill- Smiling does make you approachable. It is a great prospecting tool. Thanks for your comments Jill.
Lindsey- Thank you very,very much for also commenting on my other blog Lindsey. It is always great to give a smile. Thanks for your comments.
Todd- You only live once. So while not make the best of it while you are here. Thanks for your comments.
It is a great time to smile in tough times
Lanre - You are so right. Smiling is also healthy for you. It just makes you feel good.
Tatyana- With all the crazy stuff going on in this world that look dark,we need more smiles to brighten it up.
Bob- Smiling is definitely healthy for us. Thanks for your comments.
Hi Lanre,
Good point, and we could start off by smiling at our reflection in the mirror first thing in the morning!
Susan- I really like that. I am going to start doing that. Thanks for your comments. Have a great weekend.