Laughter really is the best medicine.
When you laugh, your brain is flooded with feel-good hormones (endorphins). Laughing is also thought to lower stress levels, relieve pain, and possibly even boost immunity.
Laughing is awesome.
If you want more giggles in your life, why not plan for laughter – like you plan to go for a run or get out in nature? The health benefits are just as compelling.
Even the anticipation of having a laugh boosts feel-good hormones – which means you’ll get some of the benefits from the moment you pop laughter into your calendar.
Here are some creative ways to plan for more laughter in your life.
Take daily ‘comedy breaks’ to watch funny videos on YouTube.
Watch funny TV/movies instead of bleak dramas.
Call a friend that always makes you laugh.
Get out old family photo albums (the cringier, the better).
Create a private chat group with friends where you’re only allowed to share funny content you find on the internet.
Follow your favourite comedians on social media.
Make funny faces at the dinner table with your children (dare you not to laugh).
Happy belly laughing!