GO AHEAD,
LAUGH IT UP!
A hearty cackle, some girlish giggles or even a rambunctious roar can quickly lift your mood, and more positive thinking reduces the stress that can wreak such havoc on our physical and mental health. But most adults laugh so much less than kids. One recent study found that healthy children laugh as much as 400 times each day, while adults only laugh about 15 times a day.
So, how can you up your laugh quotient? Try these tips to find the funny: Watch a funny movie or TV show. They’re not just for kids, so read the funny pages. Seek out funny people. Play with a pet. Go to a “laughter yoga” class. Goof around with your children. Make time for fun activities (e.g., bowling, miniature golf, karaoke).
BY BRENDA44ROBERTSON JOYTOLIFE.ORG DENNIS
