Tuesday July 30, 2013 and what a beautiful morning. The harbour was reflecting a mirror image and so peaceful. A spectacular sunrise this morning albeit it early. Have a wonderful day! More reading on laughter: Laughter and humor help you stay emotionally healthy Laughter makes you feel good. And the good feeling that you get when you laugh remains with you even after the laughter subsides. Humor helps you keep a positive, optimistic outlook through difficult situations, disappointments, and loss. More than just a respite from sadness and pain, laughter gives you the courage and strength to find new sources of meaning and hope. Even in the most difficult of times, a laugh–or even simply a smile–can go a long way toward making you feel better. And laughter really is contagious—just hearing laughter primes your brain and readies you to smile and join in the fun. The link between laughter and mental health The link between laughter and mental health◾Laughter dissolves distressing emotions. You can’t feel anxious, angry, or sad when you’re laughing. ◾Laughter helps you relax and recharge. It reduces stress and increases energy, enabling you to stay focused and accomplish more. ◾Humor shifts perspective, allowing you to see situations in a more realistic, less threatening light. A humorous perspective creates psychological distance, which can help you avoid feeling overwhelmed. The social benefits of humor and laughter Humor and playful communication strengthen our relationships by triggering positive feelings and fostering emotional connection. When we laugh with one another, a positive bond is created. This bond acts as a strong buffer against stress, disagreements, and disappointment. Laughing with others is more powerful than laughing alone Creating opportunities to laugh ◾Watch a funny movie or TV show. ◾Go to a comedy club. ◾Read the funny pages. ◾Seek out funny people. ◾Share a good joke or a funny story. ◾Check out your bookstore’s humor section. ◾Host game night with friends. ◾Play with a pet. ◾Go to a “laughter yoga” class. ◾Goof around with children. ◾Do something silly. ◾Make time for fun activities (e.g. bowling, miniature golfing, karaoke). Shared laughter is one of the most effective tools for keeping relationships fresh and exciting. All emotional sharing builds strong and lasting relationship bonds, but sharing laughter and play also adds joy, vitality, and resilience. And humor is a powerful and effective way to heal resentments, disagreements, and hurts. Laughter unites people during difficult times. Incorporating more humor and play into your daily interactions can improve the quality of your love relationships— as well as your connections with co-workers, family members, and friends. Using humor and laughter in relationships allows you to: ◾Be more spontaneous. Humor gets you out of your head and away from your troubles. ◾Let go of defensiveness. Laughter helps you forget judgments, criticisms, and doubts. ◾Release inhibitions. Your fear of holding back and holding on are set aside. ◾Express your true feelings. Deeply felt emotions are allowed to rise to the surface.
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