A simple behavior can have tremendous influence. A smile is a universally known and understood gesture. It transcends all languages and cultures. The act of smiling has been shown in scientific research to:
• Change your mood in the direction of being happier
• Release endorphins which are natural painkillers
• Make you appear more attractive to others
• Make you more likely to receive help from others
• Boost the immune system and make you less likely to get sick
• Lower your blood pressure
• Increase customer satisfaction ratings
• Make you appear more confident and therefore more likely to be promoted
• Contribute to marriage stability and longer life expectancy
• Be contagious
But we get caught up in the stress and drama of our lives and we forget.
Here are some ways to remind yourself and others to engage in this powerful action more often.
• Keep a picture of someone you love in a place you will see it
• Think of some things/people/events for which you are thankful
• Keep a gratitude journal
• Listen to a song that makes you smile
• Get in the habit of smiling at yourself in mirrors
• Read something humorous, uplifting, and/or touching
• Have fun! Do something you really enjoy every once in awhile
• Laugh! Make it a priority to laugh
• Take care of yourself – if you feel better you are more likely to smile
• Do something nice for someone. Their smile may make you smile
• Play with a child or a pet
• Watch a funny movie, television show, or Youtube video
• Recall an event from your past that makes you smile
If all else fails, fake it ‘til you make it. Even a forced or contrived smile has been shown to provide the benefits listed above.
If you are finding it more difficult to smile because of stress in your life consider scheduling an appointment with the Employee Assistance Program. Call 770-834-8327 or email us through this website: http://www.tanner.org/Main/ContactTannerEAP.aspx
“I don’t smile because I’m happy. I’m happy because I smile.”
William James
“He who smiles rather than rages is always the stronger.”
Japanese Proverb
“Start every day off with a smile and get it over with.”
W.C. Fields
“Keep smiling - it makes people wonder what you've been up to. “
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Tanner EAP . . .
is the west Georgia work based resource designed to assist employees and managers in identifying and resolving issues that interfere with workplace productivity. The EAP is available to all employees and dependents of Tanner Health System and, by contract, to other companies within the west Georgia region.
Why Use the EAP?
No matter how hard we try, sometimes life brings challenges that cause us to feel overwhelmed, confused, and frustrated. Most of the time we put things back together on our own or with the help of friends, family or co-workers. But sometimes the problems are big enough or last long enough that professional help is needed. Whether the problems are personal in nature or related to your job, Tanner EAP can help you engineer new solutions to get your life back on track.
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Tanner Tracks is the quarterly newsletter of Tanner EAP. Each quarter's issue is filled with interesting information and practical solutions to everyday concerns. Through the Wellness Library, links are also available to a variety of previous articles. Feel free to share articles or the web link with others.
EAP for Managers
Managers are one of the most essential ingredients in any successful employee assistance program. They are in touch daily with their employees’ job performance and are aware of those times when an employee is dealing with a personal issue or when an employee’s accomplishments fall below the usual standard. The EAP becomes a management resource, one of many, that can be used to assist the employee. If the manager has been made aware of an employee’s personal concerns, he or she may encourage the employee to make an appointment and provide them with additional information about the EAP including location, phone number and the confidential nature of the EAP services. If those concerns have begun to affect the employee’s effectiveness at work, the manager may even suggest the EAP as a way to resolve their personal problems and thus prevent future interference with job expectations. If you are concerned about an employee, please give us a call at 770.834.8327.
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