Laughing is
therapeutic. You don’t have to call a doctor for this type of therapy (unless
you really need to), you can do it yourself or with a group of friends. When
you’re feeling stressed, anxious, or agitated, find something that makes you
laugh. When was the last time you laughed out loud?
Laughter is
powerful, and according to the experts it reduces physical, mental, and
emotional stress. I’m going to believe the experts, you know why..? I like to
laugh, and I believe you do as well. Below are 5 Ways you can practice laughter
therapy.
1. Practice laughing five minutes a day.
2. Laugh with other people – you don’t
have to worry about being funny, just relax, and share laughs as they happen.
3. Create your own laughter club.
4. Amuse yourself with your own sense of
humor.
5. Look for humor – it’s all around you.
Watch a funny TV show, search newspaper headlines (can be online or print
edition – they still exist) or load fun games on your phone.
I am
becoming an expert at amusing myself and finding humor around me. Here what I
mean…
One thing I
find challenging is eating the right combination of foods for weight loss. For some
reason eating a family size bag of Skinny Pop popcorn over a couple of days,
does not lead to weight loss. Since I am failing in this area, I sought help.
I signed up
for a 30-day fitness challenge. As part of the challenge, it was suggested that
I take before and after pictures of myself, which were to include front, side,
and back views. I took photos and when I looked at them…I knew I had done the
right thing by signing up for the challenge. I don’t know who stole my body
that was once in shape, but I want it back.
It’s not
that I’m totally out of shape, I’d just like a different shape, one that is not
so…round. I am committed to working toward long, lean muscles, as the lady in
my yoga video emphasizes. As I continue to be a work in progress, I will practice
laughing through my efforts.
Laughing is
therapeutic. What are your tips for including laughter in your day?
If you enjoyed this story, there are more like it in my eBook Laughter HELPS - A Happier, Healthier You. Order here.
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