The Science of Smiling as a Healing Art
Smiling—or just looking at smiling faces—is linked to better health, stronger connections, and a brighter outlook. And it's free.
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Smiling is a Superpower
Research shows that an authentic smile—yours or someone else’s—can boost serotonin and dopamine in your brain, creating healing effects throughout your body.
Simply seeing smiles can activate these benefits, even if you’re not smiling yourself.
How to Practice Smiling
It’s easy! Just relax your face and gaze at these smiling faces. We’ve found that imagining the smiles directed at us adds something special. You can practice however feels right for you—or try the approach that works for us.”
What if We Can't Smile
No need to force it. Just seeing others smile can create a gentle healing effect. These smiles invite you to feel good in your own time.
How Does This Work?
Smiles are contagious, like yawns. This natural reaction can lift our mood and boost our well-being, one smile at a time.
Want a Smile Boost?
Explore our photos & videos of real smiles to brighten your day—each one an invitation to experience joy.
looking at photos of genuine smiles can be oddly relaxing
See how genuine smiles can brighten your day. Try one of our simple (and 100% free) practices.
Exploring Smiling as a Healing Practice
SmileLoL explores many ways to practice smiling, with ideas and research behind the healing power of genuine smiles.
You can relax while you look at the pictures on this site—or explore our guided practices for more ideas. Everything on this site is free.
