Lighten Up! Laughter is the best medicine

Laughter is a powerful antidote to stress, pain and conflict.

Have you ever noticed how easily children find joy and laughter in the simple things in life? We would all be better off if we adopted this same attitude.

There are many benefits of laughter including:*

*Boosts Immunity
*Lowers Stress Hormones
*Decreases Pain
*Relaxes your muscles
*Prevents Heart Disease
*Eases anxiety and fear
*Strengthens Relationships
*Helps Defuse Conflict

How can you bring more humor and laughter into your life?
Here are some ways to start:

*Laugh at yourself- Share your embarrassing moments and don't take yourself too seriously
*Attempt to laugh at situations rather than bemoan them- Look for the humor in a bad situation- This will improve your mood as well as the mood of those around you.
*Surround yourself with reminders to lighten up- Put up a funny poster in your office, keep photos of family and friends around.
*Keep things in perspective- Keep in mind that many things in life are beyond your control.
*Deal with your stress- Stress is a major impediment to humor and laughter
*Pay attention to children and emulate them

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