Smiling has been shown to relieve stress, boost the immune system, release endorphins, and even make us more attractive. It's the natural drug. Whether it's the sight of baby animals wrestling each other or watching pigeons fight over a Cheeto, there are more than enough funny, silly, and downright weird reasons to put a smile on your face inside this little book of joy, including: When the person in the next lane lets you ahead of them in heavy traffic When you finally get back into your own bed after being away from home You check the calendar on a Friday and realize that Monday is a holiday In our overworked, overstressed day to day life, it’s difficult to find time to relax and enjoy the simple, little things in life. These simple little things that make us smile keep us going throughout the day and motivate us to carry on when things may seem difficult. With this book, you won’t have to look far to find these simple pleasures. So put down the Xanx and grab yourself a copy of 1,047 Reasons to Smile.

I wrote this book because I have always struggled with reasons of why I should smile; I'm sure other people do as well. Everyone should have a reason to smile and here are a few of mine. My goal with this book is to allow you to remember some reasons as to why you smile. Smiling more can lead to happiness, so smile and be happy.

"Nature's miracle drug - a simple smile - will boost your immune system, send soothing endorphins throughout your body - and even cast a glow on everyone around you. This little book is a welcome pick-me-up that reminds you to grin and bear it as you sample life's blessings, from simple pleasures to sweet relief." -- page [4] of cover.

Raina Telgemeier's #1 New York Times bestselling, Eisner Award-winning graphic memoir based on her childhood! Raina just wants to be a normal sixth grader. But one night after Girl Scouts she trips and falls, severely injuring her two front teeth. What follows is a long and frustrating journey with on-again, off-again braces, surgery, embarrassing headgear, and even a retainer with fake teeth attached. And on top of all that, there's still more to deal with: a major earthquake, boy confusion, and friends who turn out to be not so friendly.

What makes people want to smile? Why do some people live happier and healthier lives than others? Why do some people constantly smile and always appear to have joy in their hearts? The answer lies in the smile of each person. In this book, David Hanan, Ph.D., dives into how we can learn how to smile more often and smile more genuinely. A smile indeed develops from within you. And even a simple smile can have profound effects. But, it is the smile from the heart that attracts more of the same energy towards you. And, when this happens, people will want to be around you more, follow you, and engage with you more. Be the reason for someone else's smile.

What makes you smile? The scent of a flower? The buzzing of a bee? Or simply the smile on a loved one's face?

Imagine you have been told that this is the last day of your life and you have twelve hours to live - are you really going to worry about the report you haven't finished for work, the negative comment you received from a friend a year ago or how you will manage Christmas at your place this year? Probably not! This book will help you to place all life issues into perspective, recognise your strengths, become more assertive and in doing so increase significantly your happiness level for the rest of your life. With the rush and bustle of every day, it often becomes very difficult: to find your smile. Remember that this is a day that you will never experience again. This book provides useful strategies for you to focus on breaking through the roadblocks to smile and step back onto the happiness path. Remember whatever happens today, you have the opportunity to create a golden memory or waste the day on worry. Take a risk; try some of the strategies in this book and watch your smile return. Not only that, smiling is contagious. People around you will be smiling too for your happiness is important to them.