Here are some of the many benefits of laughing more:
- Laughter causes you to gulp in large portions of air, so you are oxygenating your blood.
- Laughter decreases stress hormones in the body, such as cortisol and adrenaline, thus helping to stave off illness.
- Laughter strengthens the immune system.
- When we laugh, our bodies release hormones and chemicals that have positive effects on our system.
- One of these chemicals is endorphins, the feel-good hormone.
- One minute of laughing burns the same number of calories as 6 to 10 minutes on a treadmill.
- Laughing raises your mood; joyfulness through laughter is the fastest way to create a positive state of mind.
- Laughing is good for the heart and improves blood circulation.
- Laughter can reduce pain and aid the healing process.
- Laughter creates and strengthens human connections.
- It feels good to laugh.
Are you ready to laugh more?
Here are 2 ways to bring more laughter into your life.
1. Set the Intent to Laugh More.
Make a resolution, or set the intent, of laughing heartily as often as you can.
Setting a goal to laugh more is as important as setting the goals to get more exercise, eat healthier, and drink more water.
Tell yourself: “I resolve to laugh more”.
2. Include Laughter in Your Morning Routine.
Many of us have a routine that we follow every morning to help set us up to have a great day.
How about adding laughter to your morning routine?
One way you can do this is by getting a year-in-a-box calendar that will give you a quick laugh when you glance at the joke for the day.
Choose a year-in-a-box calendar that tickles your fancy and put it right next to your alarm clock.
Start your day with laughter!
Another idea is to get yourself a joke book and read one joke every morning.
Take Action:
What will you do this week to enjoy more laughter in your life?