“Why are you smiling?” asked my colleague. When I said, “just like that,” he gave a suspicious look.
We can smile… without any reason. Here’s the Science behind Smile
When we smile, we activate several facial muscles: the corners of our mouth lift & skin around our eyes crinkle. As our facial muscles relax, they send a signal to the brain and activate the brain’s reward mechanism, similar to
Eating a chocolate or
Getting a good night’s sleep
This in turn releases dopamine, endorphins, oxytocin and serotonin – the neurochemical associated with happiness, relaxation and bonding.
Thanks to mirror neurons, smile is contagiousness.
Mirror neurons are special brain cells that activate when we observe someone else performing the same action. When we smile, the mirror neurons in someone else’s brain are triggered, making them more likely to smile in return .
This creates a ripple effect: our smile can make others smile, triggering positive emotions and reinforcing social bonds.
At the outset, I would like to thank you for stopping by my Blog.
I believe that there is nothing right or wrong in this world. What’s right in this moment and context may be wrong in another moment and context. This belief has inspired me to name my blog ‘Perspectives’.
Perspectives is a platform for me to share my experiences, thoughts and perspectives on various subjects. You may have a different point of view. I look forward to hearing them, these are the triggers for rich and deep conversations.
On personal front, I live in Mumbai, India. I love to read; Somerset Maugham and Nevil Shute are my favorite authors. My favorite books are The Razor’s Edge, Mrs. Craddock, Chequer Board and Gone with the Wind. I am thankful to my father who inculcated the habit of reading in me early on.
I am also passionate about traveling, I have been to most parts of India and to several countries across the globe.
On professional front, I work in Human Resources function. Over two and half decades, I have worked across multiple industries and cultures. I focus on Leadership Development, Talent Management, Visioning and Culture, Large-scale change, Employee Listening & Engagement, Employee Well-being, Inclusive work culture, HR effectiveness, Behavior and Mind-set shifts through sustained interventions
I currently lead Organization Effectiveness Function for Aditya Birla Group, a $44.3 billion conglomerate with 120000 employees across 35 countries.
I sincerely hope that you will enjoy reading my blog. I look forward to your thoughts and suggestions.
Thank you!
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