“If you are too busy to laugh, you are too busy.” ~Proverb
The Benefits of Laughter
Simple:
- Laughter reduces the level of stress hormones in our bodies
- Laughter provides both a physical and emotional release.
- Laughter can be a good workout for your abs, diaphragm, and shoulders.
- Laughter leaves you feeling more relaxed.
- Laughter brings the focus away from negative emotions.
- Laughter can give us a more positive outlook on a situation.
- Laughter connects us with others.
- Look in the mirror and make silly faces (yes, this works).
- Spend a night (or two) at your local comedy club.
- Turn on a funny movie or TV show.
- Take a look at the comics in the newspaper. It’s funnier than the news.
- Look for funny websites on the Net
- Always ask yourself How is this situation funny? when you are upset.
- Hang out with funny friends. You know who they are.
- Read a funny book.
- Fake it. Apparently fake laughter has the same benefits.
- Read funny quotes.
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Laughter breaks down all the barriers - pretense, negativity and sadness cannot exist in the presence of laughter. So bring it on I say!
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ReplyDeleteI can attest to the effectiveness of fake laughter. Since I was a child, I covered up my insecurities with laughter and somehow, despite being clinically depressed, I no longer require medication. I owe it to the fact that I laugh when I am insecure. I also laugh when I stuff up!
ReplyDeleteLAUGH ON!