Custom Search

Don’t Forget To Laugh

Posted by
December 10, 2008

Laughter
Image via Wikipedia


This time of year can be rough on people.  With so much on all our agendas, and the mess the world is in times are no doubt tough in some ways for us all.   We could all use some peace and some smiles. In fact science has proven time and time again how much good can come from laughing, the act alone can really do wonders for people.

Stress Management Benefits of Laughter:

  • Hormones: Laughter reduces the level of stress hormones like cortisol, epinephrine (adrenaline), dopamine and growth hormone. It also increases the level of health-enhancing hormones like endorphins, and neurotransmitters. Laughter increases the number of antibody-producing cells and enhances the effectiveness of T cells. All this means a stronger immune system, as well as fewer physical effects of stress.
  • Physical Release: Have you ever felt like you “have to laugh or I’ll cry”? Have you experienced the cleansed feeling after a good laugh? Laughter provides a physical and emotional release.
  • Internal Workout: A good belly laugh exercises the diaphragm, contracts the abs and even works out the shoulders, leaving muscles more relaxed afterward. It even provides a good workout for the heart.
  • Distraction: Laughter brings the focus away from anger, guilt, stress and negative emotions in a more beneficial way than other mere distractions.
  • Perspective: Studies show that our response to stressful events can be altered by whether we view something as a ‘threat’ or a ‘challenge’. Humor can give us a more lighthearted perspective and help us view events as ‘challenges’, thereby making them less threatening and more positive.

    • From here (A great read at that).

    Where to find the funnies?

    There are a lot of free places to find some very funny things, watching this video always brightens my day.  Another personal favorite is lolcats (how can anyone not find these kittes funny and cute?!).

    True, humor is up to the individual person, so take a look and remember-

    Don’t forget to laugh!

    No related posts.

    Activities and Recreation, Babies, Baby Jokes, Health and Nutrition, Kids, Parenting, Parents

    Did you enjoy this post? Why not leave a comment below and continue the conversation, or subscribe to my feed and get articles like this delivered automatically to your feed reader.