I Triple Dog Dare You Not to Laugh

There is an old saying that goes, “Laughter is the best medicine,” and I 100% agree. I found a great article on the helpguide.org called, “Laughter is the Best Medicine.” Here are the key points from the article.

Laughter is good for your health and this is why…

Laughter relaxes the body. After a good laugh your muscles stay relaxed for 45 minutes after.

Laughter boosts your immune system.

Laughter releases the feel good hormones. Releasing this hormones is known to reduce pain and promote an over feeling of well-being.

Laughter protects the heart.

Here is a list of the general benefits of laughter. Woohoo Haha!

Boosts immunity
Lowers stress hormones
Decreases pain
Relaxes your muscles
Prevents heart disease
Adds joy and zest to life
Eases anxiety and fear
Relieves stress
Improves mood
Enhances resilience
Strengthens relationships
Attracts others to us
Enhances teamwork
Helps defuse conflict
Promotes group bonding

I am challenging you to add more laughter into your life. Here are some fun ways to do so.

Watch a funny movie, funny TV show or comedy act
Read the funny comics in the newspaper
Hang out with funny people
Share a good joke or funny story with a friend
Read of humorous book
Play with an animal
Take a Laughter Yoga Class
Be silly with the children in your life
Be silly for the sake of being silly
Sing karaoke (YouTube has every song you would ever want available to do this)

Join the conversation at the bottom of this blog and share what makes you laugh.