Laugh a little

 STRESS BUSTERS

October 8: Laugh a Little Laughing is both a physical and mental stress reliever. A good laugh can soothe tension, aid in relaxation, and release feel-good hormones to your brain. Laughter has also been shown to strengthen a person’s immune system and help relieve pain by encouraging the body to release its own natural painkillers. Best of all, out of everything you can do for stress managment, laughter takes the least amount of effort and planning. Don't let a day go by without a moment of laughter! Bring More Laughter to Your Life Smile! Smiling is the beginning of laughter, and like laughter, it’s contagious. Smiling at others is more challenging with a face mask on, but it's a great opportunity to practice your best smize*. Add humor to conversations. Ask friends, family members, and co-workers, “What is the funniest thing that happened to you today?” Laugh at yourself. Share your embarrassing moments. The best way to take yourself less seriously is to talk about the times when you took yourself too seriously. Channel your inner child. Notice how children play and try to emulate them. They are the experts on being silly, taking life lightly, and laughing at ordinary things. *Smile with your eyes! Laughter is the Best Medicine / Humor at Work / Stress Relief from Laughter