Simply Smiling Can Actually Reduce Stress

Researchers discovered that simply smiling can reduce stress and increase well-being

It sounds like the most useless advice imaginable: Just put on a happy face. Conventional wisdom is that smiling is an effect of feeling happy, rather than the other way around. Simply smiling in stressful situations can’t possibly make you feel any better, right?

Wrong. A fascinating new study by University of Kansas psychologists that will soon be published in the journal Psychological Science indicates that, in some circumstances, smiling can actually reduce stress and help us feel better.

What does this mean for your daily life? When feeling stressed, try forcing a smile on your face. If you can manage a genuine, Duchenne smile—what people often refer to as “smiling with your eyes,” not just your mouth—that’s even better. For whatever reason, forcing yourself to look happier could actually end up helping you feel happier.

“The next time you are stuck in traffic or are experiencing some other type of stress you might try to hold your face in a smile for a moment,” said Sarah Pressman, one of the researchers. “Not only will it help you ‘grin and bear it’ psychologically, but it might actually help your heart health as well.”

My Form 6 school-----King Edward VII School

Located at Station Road in Taiping town, the King Edward VII School was formerly known as the Central School. Opened in 1883, it was the first English school in the state. It got a name-change when it reopened in 1905 and has remained one of the most scenic schools in the state, thanks to the 100-year-old Flame of the Forest trees on the grounds. Did you know that Taiping breeds a lot of tigers? Blame it on the school.

THIS IS THE SCHOOL SONG OF SMK KE VII

How Effective Are Facebook Ads?

First with Facebook, there is less competition for keywords than there is on Google or other pay-per-click sites. One of the biggest benefits for Facebook advertising is that you are reaching your target demographic in their comfort zone. When a person is logged into their Facebook page, they are comfortable. When they see your advertisements on their Facebook page there is a certain amount of trust that is inherent and that you don’t get when seeing a random link on a Google search.

That trust can be a particularly important factor in the effectiveness of advertisements on Facebook, Barnett said. Typically with Facebook ads, you can go to the person’s Facebook page. The main difference between a Facebook page and a traditional web page is you can see customer feedback. If someone clicks on your Facebook ad and goes to your page, they can actually read what other people are saying about you. That helped build trust among your client base.

10 Most Popular Handbags and Celebrities Using Them

They say women spend more on clothing than men and women spend more on handbags than men. Handbags are a real obsession of women, especially the nice and elegant designer’s handbags.

However, with so many designer bags available to choose from, how can anyone choose the most popular and most valuable one? You may see the value of a handbag from the reputation of the product, design, and the designer. You may also give value to a handbag brand if attractive and famous celebrities choose them when attending important occasions in their lives.

So, if these two are your basis on choosing the best designer handbag brands, then you better take a quick look at the top 10 considered on the list:

10. Ralph Lauren
Last but certainly not the least in our list, Ralph Lauren is a famous brand of handbags all over the world for its preppy, classy, and hip designs. The latest collection of Ralph Lauren is something that many fans of designer handbags usually droll over.

Included to the celebrities using Ralph Lauren handbags are Victoria Beckham, Natalie Portman, and Sienna Miller.

9. Chanel
Chanel is one of the most recognizable designer handbag brand logos in the fashion world. If you watch “Sex and the City,” then you are probably familiar with the line of Chanel handbags.

Nicole Richie, Mischa Barton, Emma Watson, Kristin Davis, and Lauren Conrad are some of the famous celebrities seen using Chanel line of bags.

8. Fendi
That double “F” logo will never be missed in any collection of designer handbag aficionados. With the Fendi purse or handbag, anyone will certainly look elegant and refined.

The singer Jessica Simpson, Jenny McCarthy, and the fashion icon Paris Hilton are some of the celebrities who have those double “F” Fendi logo in their handbag collections.

7. Burberry
Burberry is known for its check pattern trademark. This is also one of the known high quality handbags in the world. Anyone wearing the Burberry trademark is usually welcomed with a “Wow!”

The elegant and famous actress Cameron Diaz and Victoria Beckham are just some of the celebrities using the Burberry trademark.

6. Kate Spade
Due to the love for creating her own line of fashion handbags, Kate Spade decided to leave her job as a fashion editor of Mademoiselle. And now, the Kate Spade line of handbags is among the most recognized classy, functional, and chic handbags in the fashion industry.

Blake Lively is seen using Kate Spade.

5. Prada
When it comes to designer’s bag in Italy, Prada is the first name in mind. Prada bags are known to be chic, classy, and luxurious.

The singer-actress Hillary Duff, the beautiful Eva Longoria, and Liv Tyler are just some of the Prada fanatics.

4. Dooney & Bourke
Dooney & Bourke handbags are known for its luxurious design and materials that is very popular for celebrities and many women worldwide.

Some of the celebrities seen wearing Dooney & Bourke are Hayden Panettiere, Mischa Barton, Emma Roberts, and Marcia Cross.

3. Gucci
Gucci is a name very popular since 1921. The popularity of this Italian brand is known not to vanish until these days.

Elizabeth Taylor and Jacqueline Kennedy are just some of the Gucci handbag aficionados.

2. Louis Vuitton
You certainly won’t miss in the list the Louis Vuitton handbags. The Paris-based fashion house is the supreme statement when it comes to luxury designer bags.

Jennifer Lopez, Naomi Campbell, Kater Moss, Uma Thurman, Jessica Simpson, and Angelina Jolie are celebrities using Louis Vuitton.

1. Coach
The list will never be complete without the New York-based luxury leather goods, the Coach. This brand topped the list with the materials that the handbags use and the familiarity of many women on the Coach brand.

What is the difference between love and friendship?

Love is an action based on the will and not solely on the heart. Liking someone is based on admiration, emotion, the persons characteristics, etc. Love is a commitment, e.g., doing for a person even when that person is no longer very likable. As we age and our looks and strengths deteriorate, someone who loves you will still care for you. Some friendships develop into love. Most, if not all, long lasting friendships also are based on love. It's easy to love and do things to meet the needs of someone who is attractive and likable. But it is love when you continue to do for someone who has become unattractive and undergoes personality changes that make them unlikable.