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When was the last time you had a really good laugh?
The scientific definition of laughing is- “ successive, rhythmic, spasmodic expiration with open glottis and vibration of the vocal cords, often accompanied by baring of the teeth and facial expression.” That doesn’t begin to tell the story of what laughing does for us, however. The bottom line- it is medically beneficial.
This covid-19 pandemic has caused our laugh to disappear from our faces. We have forgotten what joy is. The anxiety and emotional distress are overburdening, but we are warriors, not worriers.
We will fight back and will come again with a wider smile.
How to bring more laughter in your life
1. Smile
It is the beginning of laughter, and unlike laughter it is contagious.
Practice smiling even when you see mild pleasing things, smile even when you see a familiar face.
Instead of being busy on your phone, look around yourself, and just smile while admiring nature. Smile at your coworkers and notice the effect on others and you.
2. Bring touches of humor in conversation
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Ask people, “ How was your day? And what was the funniest thing that happened today? What was the funniest thing in your week? Or Anything about you to laugh at?”.
Laugh often at yourself.
3. When you hear laughter, move towards it
Whenever you hear a group of people laughing at something, approach them, ask them “What’s the funny thing you are laughing at?”.
Engage in conversations, crack jokes and encourage them to do so. Mostly, People are very happy to share something funny because it allows them to laugh again.
4. Count your blessings
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Make a list of your blessings.
The simple act of considering positive aspects of life not only distances you from negativity but will also bring a lot of humor and laughter into it.
Whenever you are in a state of sadness, you have to travel to humor and laughter by counting your blessings.
5. Spend time with fun, playful people
These are the people who laugh easily-- both at their self, and in life situations, and they are the people who routinely find humor in their everyday events.
Their joyful point of view and the way of laughter is contagious.
Even if you consider yourself a boring person, who is not lighthearted and humorous you can still seek out such people who like to laugh and make others laugh because every comedian appreciates an audience.
6. Create opportunities to laugh
Watch a funny movie, TV show, or any YouTube video.
Invite friends and coworkers out to a comedy club. Read jokes. Seek out, funny people. Share a good joke or a funny story.
Do something silly! Make time for activities like bowling etc.
7. Laugh at yourself
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Share your embarrassing moments. The best way to avoid a lot of seriousness in life is by talking about your stupid activities, fun activities. Crack a joke on yourself.
8. Find your inner child
Pay attention to the children and try to imitate them, after all, they are experts in playing and taking life lightly.
They can even laugh at ordinary things which cannot come to an adult mind. The happiest person is the child so keep your inner child alive.
9. Don’t dwell on the negative
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Try to avoid negative people, negative situations, and don't dwell on news stories, media, or conversation that makes you sad, unhappy, or anxious.
Many things in life are beyond our control so stop thinking about it. Focus on what is positive and the good going around in society
10. Play with pets
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Love for the animals is the purest form of love. These languageless creatures speak the language of love very fluently. Playing with pets will not only distress you but will also bring joy to your life.
So keep playing and be happy.
Conclusion
I know it's tough being positive and happy in this time of pandemic but we have to live like a fighter.
Fighting against all odds in this time including the fake news and the bad situation.
All we can do is focus on the positive side. Limit your news time, stay away from negative people and try to be happy as much as possible.
We have to stay strong and fight like a warrior against this deadly Coronavirus.
Remember the famous dialog “ALL IS WELL” and LAUGH, IT’S YOUR DAY !!
Written by:
- Ms. Gunjan Malhotra
(Batch – 2017)
Very well explained
ReplyDeleteNicely written Gunjan :)
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