Jan 23 2009
Use Humor
“Laughter is the sun that drives winter from the human face. “
— Victor Hugo
Laughter is such an incredible tool that anyone can utilize in their lives - and for absolutely FREE. I absolutely love working with children. A philosophy in life that I carry with me is that if you’re not having fun, you’re doing something wrong. Now, it’s really hard to work with children, be around their influence, be silly with them - and not have fun AND to not laugh.
I think it is important for people to make sure they have pleasurable experiences every day and to just laugh. It’s really simple - and it affects your mind and body in such pleasureable ways.
You know that feeling when you’re down in the dumps, or just overly stressed, and something simple can really just make you laugh. The endorphins that are released in your body from simple laughter equate to a very similar number of endorphins released when you exercise.
Laughter feels good, is encouraging, is good hearted, and provides more benefit than a moment spent “laughing”.
I urge everyone to ensure that there is something in your life that you actively participate in that encourages laughter - if it’s playing games with your family, watching comedies, listening to comedy, reading funny stories, etc. Just do it. Get some laughter in. Even small doses are incredible to your spirit and your well-being.
