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Motivational Monday - SMILE and the Whole World Smiles Back at You

By Debe Maxwell, CRS

Real Estate Agent with Savvy + Company (704) 491-3310 228209

December 17, 2018 07:49 AM

The world is like a mirror. If you smile at it, it smiles back at you. Think about it - have you ever had something serious on your mind, taking your daily walk and you're deep in thought. When a perfect stranger passes you and smiles, it can completely change your mindset. A smile is a gift - giving one can make others' hearts smile and completely change their perspective.

Smile at the WORLD

Smiling is the easiest thing in the world to give - try it! Not only is it a gift to others, when you smile, you feel better too. Happy Monday Everyone!

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Carol Williams

Although I'm retired, I love sharing my knowledge and learning from other real estate industry professionals. - Wenatchee, WA

Retired Agent / Broker / Prop. Mgr, Wenatchee, WA

Happy Monday Debe! A smile is so easy to give and it costs nothing. And, who can't feel better from seeing a child smile?

Dec 17, 2018 11:34 AM

Debe Maxwell, CRS

Charlotte, NC

Patricia Feager, MBA, CRS, GRI,MRP

DFW FINE PROPERTIES - Flower Mound, TX

Selling Homes Changing Lives

Debe Maxwell, CRS - Oh, I believe that is so true! For example, I was standing in a long line at the Post Office this morning. In front of me was a lady with a 9-month-old baby in the stroller. Although I didn't appreciate the long line, once that baby gave me a smile, I was like butter. Smiles are contagious too! As a lady walked around me on the other side, she saw that I was smiling at the baby and she started to smile at him too! It was like a chain reaction and I could actually feel calmer myself. Smile are positive infections for all the right reasons!

Dec 17, 2018 02:31 PM

Roy Kelley

Gaithersburg, MD
Francine Viola

Olympia, WA
Debe Maxwell, CRS

Charlotte, NC

Nick T Pappas

Assoc. Broker ABR, CRS, SFR, e-Pro, @Homes Realty Group, Broker/Providence Property Mgmnt, LLC Huntsville AL - Huntsville, AL

Madison & Huntsville Alabama Real Estate Resource

Debe - it is amazing how something as simple as a smile can change the direction of a chance encounter or when dealing with someone who is obviously not at first in a smiling mood.

Dec 17, 2018 04:15 PM

Roy Kelley

Gaithersburg, MD
Debe Maxwell, CRS

Charlotte, NC

Francine Viola

Coldwell Banker Evergreen Olympic Realty, Olympia WA - Olympia, WA

REALTOR®, In Tune with your Real Estate Needs

As Patricia Feager, MBA, CRS, GRI,MRP mentions, having a baby smile at you will melt away any problems or frustrations you might have! Babies have that gift. They also make adults do silly things in order to get that smile.

Dec 17, 2018 06:30 PM

Debe Maxwell, CRS

Charlotte, NC

Endre Barath, Jr.

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties - Beverly Hills, CA

Realtor - Los Angeles Home Sales 310.486.1002

Wow Debe, where did you find this little Santa? the message is great and the illustration proves your point Endre

Dec 17, 2018 10:30 PM

Roy Kelley

Gaithersburg, MD
Debe Maxwell, CRS

Charlotte, NC

James Dray

Fathom Realty - Bentonville, AR

Morning Debe.

How did you get that picture of me when I was a youngster???? LOL . The other day I was walking out of Walmart. I saw a gentlemen walking in with a scowl on his face. I looked at him square in the eye and smiled, saying "Good Morning". His expression changed immediately,

Dec 18, 2018 12:55 AM

Debe Maxwell, CRS

Charlotte, NC

Beth Atalay

Cam Realty and Property Management - Clermont, FL

Cam Realty of Clermont FL

Good morning Debe Maxwell, CRS, one little smile can make a huge difference and it's effortless. I LOVE the picture!

Dec 18, 2018 05:12 AM

Debe Maxwell, CRS

Charlotte, NC

Debb Janes

Nature As Neighbors - Camas, WA

Put My Love of Nature At Work for You

It's a game changer ( and face changer ) - and free to give out. Nice reminder, Debe. D

Dec 18, 2018 07:32 AM

Debe Maxwell, CRS

Charlotte, NC

Debe Maxwell, CRS

Savvy + Company (704) 491-3310 - Charlotte, NC

The RIGHT CHARLOTTE REALTOR!

Thank you, Graziella Bruner! I was with clients at a restaurant today and a little girl with another party just stopped at our table. I smiled at her and she wanted to show me a toy that she had. She smiled back and I looked at the table across from us - her back was to them - and they were all smiling too! It really is contageous!

Dec 18, 2018 07:17 PM

Graziella Bruner

Detroit, MI

Debe Maxwell, CRS

Savvy + Company (704) 491-3310 - Charlotte, NC

The RIGHT CHARLOTTE REALTOR!

You're so right - it feels good, it's free and it's a gift that lifts someone's spirits - there's nothing else in the world that has that impact, is there, Carol Williams?!

Dec 18, 2018 07:19 PM

Debe Maxwell, CRS

Savvy + Company (704) 491-3310 - Charlotte, NC

The RIGHT CHARLOTTE REALTOR!

I thought of you today when something very similar happened to me - I was with clients at a restaurant and an adorable little girl with another party just stopped, right at our table. I smiled at her and she proceeded to show me a toy that she had. She smiled back and I looked past her at the table across from us (her back was to them) and they were all smiling too! Smiling IS infectious!

Dec 18, 2018 07:20 PM

Debe Maxwell, CRS

Savvy + Company (704) 491-3310 - Charlotte, NC

The RIGHT CHARLOTTE REALTOR!

You're in-tune with your surroundings, Nick T Pappas because I notice these things too! It truly makes your heart smile, doesn't it?!

Dec 18, 2018 07:21 PM

Debe Maxwell, CRS

Savvy + Company (704) 491-3310 - Charlotte, NC

The RIGHT CHARLOTTE REALTOR!

Oh, that's so true, Francine Viola! There's something about a child's smile that just melts our hearts!

Dec 18, 2018 07:22 PM

Debe Maxwell, CRS

Savvy + Company (704) 491-3310 - Charlotte, NC

The RIGHT CHARLOTTE REALTOR!

One of my clipart sites is where I found the picture - I knew it needed to be about smiling this week and I thought that was the perfect representative shot for a Motivational Monday post, Endre Barath, Jr.

Dec 18, 2018 07:23 PM

Endre Barath, Jr.

Beverly Hills, CA

Debe Maxwell, CRS

Savvy + Company (704) 491-3310 - Charlotte, NC

The RIGHT CHARLOTTE REALTOR!

Is that you, James Dray?! Don't you just love it when that happens? Your story put a smile on my face!

Dec 18, 2018 07:24 PM

Debe Maxwell, CRS

Savvy + Company (704) 491-3310 - Charlotte, NC

The RIGHT CHARLOTTE REALTOR!

Thank you, Beth Atalay! I love the photo too - priceless, isn't it?!

Happy Tuesday!

Dec 18, 2018 07:25 PM

Debe Maxwell, CRS

Savvy + Company (704) 491-3310 - Charlotte, NC

The RIGHT CHARLOTTE REALTOR!

Thanks, Debb Janes EcoBroker and Bernie Stea JD! It's something that we all have that we are free to share as often as possible - and it feels good! What else in life can we say that about?!

Dec 18, 2018 07:26 PM

Roy Kelley

Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

Let's keep smiling.

Best wishes to you and your family for a wonderful holiday season

Dec 19, 2018 09:02 AM

Roy Kelley

Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

I borrowed your image and shared it on Facebook.

Dec 19, 2018 09:04 AM

Gene Mundt, IL/WI Mortgage Originator - FHA/VA/Conv/Jumbo/Portfolio/Refi

NMLS #216987, IL Lic. 031.0006220, WI Licensed. APMC NMLS #175656 - New Lenox, IL

708.921.6331 - 40+ yrs experience

This baby is just so darn cute, Debe Maxwell, CRS ... and their smile is infectious too! Who could have a bad day after seeing that sweet little face???

Thanks for sharing, Sis!

Gene

Dec 19, 2018 09:45 AM