Laugh And Lighten Up!
Turns out that laughter really is the best medicine. Scientific discoveries have proven that positive emotions are loaded with health benefits, especially laughter. Laughter releases a flood of brain chemicals that reduce stress, lower blood pressure, enhance your immune system and strengthen resilience. No wonder it feels so good to laugh.
Studies have also shown that as you grow older you laugh less. The average child laughs about a 100x day while the average adult laughs about 12x day. Yikes.
The good news is that laughter is free and in limitless supply. It’s also contagious. When you bring more laughter into your life you’ll naturally spread it to others too.
- Fill your day with laughter. Search out the people that make you laugh out loud. Check out YouTube’s funniest videos. Tell a joke.
- Pay attention to how you feel when you laugh. You’ll find your problems shrink and your hope expands.
“I am thankful for laughter,
except when milk comes out my nose.”
–Woody Allen
Get good at living!
Maryanne
