There's an old saying,
If you are too busy to laugh, you are too busy.
As we grow older and older, it seems the chuckles or belly laughs per day dwindle down for many people. We should not do this as laughter is A GREAT STRESS RELIEVER. And we need that in our sometimes complicated if not at times hard lives. Life, just to be alive, a challenge goes with that.
I have been accused of being naturally silly at times so some tips to keep the laughter going.
- poke fun at yourself, we sure can do some embarrassing or downright not intentional dumb things at times
- catch other people doing funny things, don't always point them out to them but keep them in your head, unless they are close to you and they trust you. People are sensitive
- Read editorial cartoons, it really blows off steam in the political world
- See animated or funny comedy movies, and ALLOW yourself to laugh.
- Watch comedy TV shows or the late night comedians, SOME of it is really funny, even some of the SNL opening skits
- If you have Comedy Clubs nearby, try that
- WRITE as a comedian responding on social media to what SERIOUS thoughts people have at times. Too many people are full of themselves and need to be thrown a curve now and then. This one gets me into a lot of trouble but totally makes me laugh
- Read lots of Meme's on the internet, which have plenty of fun in jest material
- Check out your bed hair in the mirror in the morning. Prince Charming or Princess Leia you may not be first thing
- BE AROUND other people at lunches, and even reminisce about dumb stuff you have done in the past, sharing those experiences. It is amazing the belly laughs that come from those conversations
- Observe pets and animals and children in your life. It is amazing glimpses of hilarious stuff you will see
You probably can think of many more, but try to laugh a lot, even despite major pain you can suffer in a day or a week with other items. Life is a balance and the laughter can sure offset other stress you may have going on. Try it. It is a good approach to life.
Comments (24)Subscribe to CommentsComment