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- ...easing stress, anxiety and fear. Laughter helps us be in the present moment and therefore our fears for the future or stresses about the past are momentarily put aside.
- ...relaxing muscles and relieving tension. Who needs a massage Just have a good giggle!
- ...improving blood flow and boosting your immunity.
- ...releasing endorphins (feel-good chemicals), which are natural pain relievers. In fact, studies have shown that laughter can increase your pain tolerance thanks to those endorphins.
- ...strengthening your abdominal muscles!
- ...contributing to a greater sense of well-being and a better perceived quality of life.
- ...helping us when we’re faced with challenges or disappointments. Having a sense of humor is associated with greater resilience and an ability to cope with and bounce back from setbacks quicker.
- ...bringing people together and strengthening relationships. Humor and shared laughter can induce feelings of connection and positive emotions and can defuse uncomfortable situations.
- ...making us beautiful and attractive. People who have a good sense of humor are often deemed more desirable and the ability to laugh — and make others laugh — is said to increase your sex appeal. Usually a good sense of humor is one of the traits that people say they’d like in their ideal partner.
- A laugh begins with a smile.
- Watch more programs that get you chuckling.
- Go and see a comedy show!
- Read books or comics that make you laugh.
- Listen to some light-hearted comedy podcasts.
- Try a laughter yoga class. Yup, it’s a real thing!
- Spend time with people who make you laugh. I’m lucky, I live with the person who gets me laughing every single day!
- Loosen up… don’t take things too seriously. Try to see the lighter side of life. Experiment and see if you can see the funny side of situations.
- Playing with animals or children is a great place to start! Or find somebody who you can get silly with. What was your favorite thing to do as a kid? What delighted you? Maybe it was playing board games, or riding your bike, or making sandcastles on the beach. Engage in those activities with someone who enjoys them as well.
