Laughter is a Powerful Force 😳
Laughter has the incredible ability to foster connections between people and improve both physical and mental well-being. It’s more than just a source of joy; it’s a healing tool for body and mind.
Laughter Supports Heart Health 🫀
Laughter can benefit the heart by improving blood vessel function and promoting better circulation, reducing the risk of heart attacks and cardiovascular issues. It can even raise heart rate by 10–20% while lowering blood pressure.
Laughter Strengthens the Immune System 😁
Laughing can boost the immune system by increasing T-cell production, which helps the body fight off common illnesses like colds and coughs.
Laughter Acts as a Natural Pain Reliever 💊
Laughter triggers the release of endorphins, helping reduce pain perception for up to two hours. It also lowers cortisol levels, decreasing inflammation and pain throughout the body.
Laughter Relieves Stress 😮💨
Laughing lowers stress hormones like cortisol and adrenaline while boosting serotonin levels, which helps to naturally reduce stress.
Laughter Reduces Anxiety and Eases Tension 🤪
Laughter encourages endorphin release, providing an instant mood lift and helping to ease feelings of anxiety and tension.
Is it Possible to “Make” Yourself Laugh?
Yes! Techniques like laughter yoga show that even if laughter is initiated on purpose, it still brings all these health benefits. It turns out that all laughter—natural or intentional—is beneficial!
Your Sacred Laughter Workout 💪
Finding More Fun and Frivolity
With so much power to heal and renew, the ability to laugh easily and frequently is a tremendous resource for surmounting problems, enhancing your relationships, and supporting both physical and emotional health. But it can be hard finding a laugh sometimes. This guide is designed to help you find a laugh, even in trying times!
- Smile! It’s the simple best start towards a laugh.
- Look for what makes you happy in your life. And feel them! They probably won’t make you laugh – but they will soften your heart so that you might be open for a good laugh sometime soon!
- When you hear laughter, move toward it. When you hear laughter, seek it out and ask, “What’s funny?” Instead of judging, or feeling separate – consider that that laugh might be calling to you too!
- Spend time watching funny things! Watch a funny movie, TV show, or YouTube video. Watch Fenix doing his prance. Or better yet… Watch This! [Don’t worry Fenix didn’t hurt himself! He was having the time of life!!!]
- Make time for fun, playful activities. Do you like bowling, miniature golfing, karaoke?
