Know how laughing can make your day better
Whilst it will not eradicate illness, laughing can have a positive impact on mind and body, improving all round health and wellbeing
It is widely believed that laughing is excellent medicine and they could well be correct. Whilst it will not eradicate illness, laughing can have a positive impact on mind and body, improving all round health and wellbeing. Whether your reason is a humorous chat with a friend, a TV comedy or just a cheerful occasion with loved ones, a bout of laughter will undoubtedly do you some good.
Laughing can ease your tension by releasing those ‘feel good’ chemicals (endorphins) in the body which helps alleviate those stress-reducing hormones.
The positive impact of laughing can improve circulation in the cardiovascular system and relieve strain upon the body’s blood vessels. Laughter invigorates and strengthens both heart and lungs and muscles.
People suffering from poor mental health often report improved mood and reduced anxiety after laughing. It can bring positivity into the outlook on life, helping the patient to more effectively deal with negative situations and emotional pressures.
Friendship groups will grow strong bonds of kinship and connection when time is spent laughing together. A laugh can alleviate tension between people and help ease potentially difficult conversations.
Studies have been conducted into the possible boost laughing has on the immune system, and although research is on-going, they may prove helpful in the fight against diseases.
Laughing may be beneficial when experiencing pain as it can act as an effective distraction while promoting the release of pain-relieving endorphins within the body. It is this that makes it so useful for both hospitals and therapists in assisting patient recuperation.
A moment of laughter can bring focus back to one’s work and break the monotony that can lead to a fatigue in one’s working mind, therefore it is a useful component for any task involving prolonged mental activity, or for individuals enduring exams.
Laughter itself is free, and there are various ways one can incorporate it into their day; a DVD box-set of your favourite comedy, good-humored friends, silly movies and humorous cartoons can all play a role. Alternatively recalling the funny incidents that occur in life may be sufficient to induce laughter.
How can we introduce more laughing into our lives:
- Watch a funny comedy
- Spend more time laughing with loved ones
- Practice sharing jokes or comical stories
- Do not take situations seriously if possible
- Focus on bringing joy into our lives
Find the humor in daily activities
Taking a small portion of time each day to make you smile or even roar with laughter will certainly improve your life on many different levels, for both the physical and the mental aspects of health.
