There are a lot of ways to feel better and improve your health. Laughing could be one of the best things you can do. And it’s free. Laughing makes it hard to be angry, so funny thoughts can help calm you down. Anger and humor don’t go together, just like stress and calmness don’t. Laughter can also decrease intense feelings after a fight. Sometimes, bringing bad news with a bit of humor can ease tension and anger.
Laughter is quickly becoming one of the most popular side treatments for people with long-term mental or physical health problems. Laughing makes your brain send out endorphins, lowers the amount of stress in your body, and boosts your immune system. Laughter therapy, which is also called humor therapy, has been shown to reduce negative feelings, stress, and pain in the body. In life, we face tragedy and impossible situations. The ability to find humor in moments of great stress can often pull us through.
Think back to when you were a child and how lighthearted you felt at times. A 2019 study showed that, on average, children laugh about 400 times a day. Adults clock in around 15 times a day. The study suggested that adults would be better equipped to handle everyday stressors if they found the time to laugh more.
You might wonder how to infuse more laughter into your day, especially if you’re in a life situation where humor is scarce. Experts say to start with a smile. Simply put a smile on your face, no matter the circumstance, and instantly lift your spirits. When you smile, other people will smile at you—reinforcing your efforts.
You can find a friend to share jokes with or download a joke-a-day app. Find a funny person to follow on social media or watch a funny show. If you struggle with adding laughter to your day, schedule a fun time. Gather your friends and family for activities that are sure to make you laugh. If you seek out laughter, it will find you. You simply have to be open to it.
It’s also important to learn to laugh at yourself. Relaxing and not taking yourself so seriously opens up the door to humor. Be willing to look silly, sound funny, and be laughed at by others. It’s okay to be goofy once in a while, especially if it makes you healthier. Before long, you’ll find yourself smiling and laughing more. Give your child-self a run for its money and laugh like you’re eight years old again.
https://daringtolivefully.com/how-to-laugh-more
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S266594412100016X
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6609137/
