Hey Spoiled Ones! Are you a chica who wears a cute lippie under her mask? Us too! We do it because it feels good to look good, to smile, even when no one else can see it. TRUST--they can feel it and it’s catching! Pro tip: It’s also healing. Not only does it elevate our mood and relieve stress – but smiling itself is also believed to make us happier, improve sleep and extend our lifespan. Smiling is contagious, your smile can change someone else’s mood.
So why don’t we do it more? Well, between the ongoing pandemic, social distancing, wearing masks, and beginning to navigate a new world, smiles were and continue to be much harder to come by these days—but they are needed even more!
Don’t worry, we got you. October 1st is World Smile Day and we're helping you (and others) #showyoursmile via moments of joy and meaningful connection. Inspired by nature's beauty and resilience, we too are reminded that there is strength in vulnerability and the power to make big change through small acts of kindness.
Remember, Spoiled Latina is all about positivity and self care, so…Here are 25 ways to bring a smile to your face and the faces of others on World Smile Day and beyond.
- FaceTime your mom and tell her she’s amazing.
- Buy coffee for the person behind you at the drive thru.
- Run an errand for your Abuela, Mom or relative.
- Text a friend an unexpected compliment.
- Send someone an old photo of your sweetest memory together.
- Gift your bestie a Burt's Bees personalized Beeswax Lip Balm.
- Invite a friend to join you for a hike, beach stroll, or walk in the park.
- Mail someone a handwritten card.
- Leave a note for someone to find in a book.
- Let someone go ahead of you in the grocery line.
- Send an appetizer or dessert to another table.
- Buy “just because” flowers for a friend and leave them at their doorstep.
- Make someone a playlist that they’d appreciate.
- Plan a virtual yoga or meditation session to help someone you love feel more grounded.
- Leave a joke on your friends/family voicemail.
- Send a sweet DM (be classy, now!) to someone you follow on social media and have always admired.
- Tell someone that you are proud of them.
- Support a small business by leaving a positive review on its website.
- Tell a coworker that they’re doing a great job!
- Identify a skill of yours (e.g., cooking, writing, gardening, salsa dancing, etc.) and share it with someone who’ll appreciate it.
- Donate books to an organization that serves those in need.
- Offer to make a grocery run for an elderly neighbor.
- Send a care package (bonus points for including one of Burt’s Bees Tinted Balms.)
- Leave an encouraging sticky note on someone’s dashboard.
- Support a friend’s passion project or new side hustle by leaving a comment, sharing, or reposting their work via social.
- Pay it forward by purchasing someone’s coffee.
- Go on a liking spree on social media
- Plan a virtual girls night, just because!
At Spoiled Latina, we’re all about spreading good vibes, complimenting others on their daily achievements and simply making others smile. Trust us – it won’t take long before you feel the positive effects of these small acts of kindness. Have fun as you look for these moments to bring and keep a smile on your face, so that you can light up the next person’s. Share with us on social using the hashtags #BoldBeBeautiful #BurtsBeesBeauty and check out https://partneredcontent.peopleenespanol.com/burts-bees/25-most-beautiful-smiles/ to help add some more sparkle to your smile!
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