Life isn’t always easy. Challenges arise, and with them often comes stress. There are moments when we feel calm and at peace, but other times when stress knocks persistently at our door. Stress can show up in many forms, but no matter what you’re facing, it’s reassuring to know there are ways to ease that tension or at least take a break from its physical and emotional toll.
One great way to relieve stress is through laughter. You’ve probably heard the saying, “laughter is the best medicine,” and in this case, it’s absolutely true. A good laugh can ease tension and lift your spirits.
There’s nothing quite like a good laugh—it lifts our spirits and brings genuine happiness. Beyond just feeling good, laughter offers real, proven health benefits. Here are a few reasons why laughing more can boost your well-being…
How can laughter promote wellness and well-being?
- Can reduce stress
- Triggers feel-good endorphins
- May ease chronic pain
- Boosts T-Cells
- Improves Cardiac Health
- Strengthens abdominal muscles
- Lowers Blood Pressure
- Decreases Heart Rate
- Enhances oxygen levels
- Stimulates circulation.
Over time laughing can improve your immune system, help reduce pain, increase personal satisfaction, and improve your mood.
According to Very Well Mind,laughter can reduce our stress hormones, provide a physical and emotional release, and give us an internal workout. They go on to say it can be a distraction from our problems, change our perspective, and even elevate our mood.
Ways to Incorporate Laughter in Our Lives
- Learn to laugh at yourself
- Spend time with people that make you laugh
- Play games
- Listen to funny podcasts
- Watch a funny movie or sitcom
- Read a book of jokes
- Read a comic strip
- Follow funny links on Social Media. For example, Facebook has a ton of joke sites you can follow.
- Go to a Comedy Club