The world can be a stressful place—both personally and around us. So, with the everyday pressures, how can you find ways to stay on the positive side? One of the best things you can do is to find the things that make you smile and even better, laugh! Laughter can increase oxygen to the heart, lungs, muscles, and releases endorphins which are natural pain relievers and mood boosters.
So, how can you laugh more every day? Here are a few easy ways to add more humor into your life.
- Watch your favorite comedy show or stand-up special.
- Watch a funny movie.
- Follow social media accounts that bring you joy.
- Spend time with people who make you laugh.
- Get out and do something silly with loved ones.
- Revisit fun childhood memories.
- Learn to laugh at yourself—because let’s face it, life is pretty funny sometimes.
There are also some things you can stop doing to ease the stress in your life.
- Try not to follow the negativity on social media – this is easier said than done with our feeds full of negative news but finding what brings you joy is important.
- Try not to focus on the negative.
- Take a breath before speaking in a stressful situation.
- Don’t take away someone else’s joy if you are stressed.
- Don’t automatically respond to comments when you are triggered.
- Don’t forget to enjoy life.
So, go ahead—laugh a little louder, and a little more often. Your mind and your body will thank you for it!
As a bonus, here’s a great dad joke to get you smiling:
Why did the doctor carry a red pen?
In case they needed to draw blood.
Silly, but hopefully made you chuckle.