Are smiling and laughing the same thing? Although they often happen at the same time, they are both very different. Smiling is most often connected to something positive that just happened. Laughing is related to something unexpected such as the punch line of a joke or a story told.
So what are the benefits of laughter?
There is POWER in LAUGHTER!
Laughter is Good for your Physical Health
- Releases endorphins into your brain
- Releases stress
- Boosts energy
- Relieves minor pains
- Elevates your mood
- Relaxes the whole body
- Boosts the immune system
- Improves blood circulation
Laughter Improves your Mental Health
- Relieves sad or distressing emotions
- Relaxes your mind and recharges your energy
- Helps you stay focused
- Improves your problem-solving skills
Laughing Strengthens Relationships
- Brings friends or family members closer together
- Adds joyfulness
- Includes fun into the relationship
- Adds spontaneity
- Helps you let go of judgments, doubts, and criticisms
- Releases self-consciousness
- Lets you express your true feelings
Laughter At Work
- Fewer sick days
- Increased sales
- Better working environment
- Increased production
- Higher morale
- Makes difficult situations more bearable
Laughter At Home
- Unifying
- Therapeutic
- Builds stronger relationships
- Releases tension
- Lets you have fun with your family
- Encourages forgiveness
- Stronger sense of connection
- Makes difficult situations more bearable
Laughter With Friends
- Forges stronger bonds
- Renews friendships
- Creates new friendships
Laughter While Networking
- Breaks the ice
- Encourages people to get to know one another
Let’s Laugh Today!
Peace & Blessings,
Dawn