“If we savor humor, humor can be a life saver.”
George Burns
In my last blog we talked about the health benefits of laughter. Laughter can be an amazing source of power and healing. Today, I’d like to add some specific things we can do in our life to help us laugh more so that we can capitalize on its benefits.
Recognize the Value
One major thing we can do is to recognize the value humor can have in our life. As we come to this realization and accept the fact that laughing can really help us, we become more aware and willing to laugh. If necessary, plan “humor time” into your life to help you feel and recognize its value, and until it becomes a way of life.
Look from the Outside
When you find yourself in a difficult or stressful situation, take a minute to remove yourself mentally and look at the situation as an outsider. Is there anything about the situation that may be just a little humorous? Think funny and laugh at the craziness of life. In most instances we can find humor in even intense situations which will allow us to laugh and relax. This will help us deal appropriately with the situation at hand by providing perspective—most likely making the circumstance seem less important as it once did.
Write
Write down funny things that have happened during the day in a notebook and when you are feeling down, refer to this notebook. This will remind you of funny things that have happened, and it will hopefully brighten your day by causing you to laugh. This book can provide powerful relief when life is difficult.
Just Do It
When people are laughing join in! When you see something that’s humorous, laugh! Don’t hold back or surpass your urges to laugh. Just do it, and you will instantly feel good.
Learning to laugh frequently and freely will make your life better by helping you live healthier and happier. Using humor and laughing often will also make you a more effective and persuasive leader. Finally, laughing will help ignite the fire within.
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