Laughter: Why tickling your funny bone is good for you.

 Laughter: Why tickling your funny bone is good for you. 

 

“Laughter is to life what shock absorbers are to automobiles. It won’t take the potholes out of the road, but it sure makes the ride smoother.” (Anonymous)

 

I love a good laugh and enjoy being around humorous people. My dad was always making wisecracks, which never failed to make people smile. Laughter works wonders to uplift my mood and helps me forget my woes for a while. I often return to comedy when I’m feeling low and out of sorts. 

 

Laughter is the best medicine. Be it a spontaneous outburst, girlish giggle, or loud guffaw, laughter transcends cultural boundaries and social strata. Laughter isn’t just a reaction to something funny; it has the power to heal, transform, and connect. 

How laughter works: 

When we laugh, our bodies undergo a series of positive changes. As it releases feel-good chemicals called endorphins, stress hormones like cortisol decrease. Laughter relaxes muscles, improves blood flow, and brings a little lightheartedness in the darkest of times. 

 

Laughter therapy: 

Laughter therapy, also known as humor therapy, helps people manage stress, depression, and trauma. The practice of ‘Laughter Yoga’ combines intentional laughter with deep breathing. The 'fake’ laughter may not appeal to some, but people report feeling relaxed and energized after a session of laughter yoga. 

Incorporate humor and laughter into your life. 

• Watch or read something funny. Follow humorous accounts on social media. 

• Surround yourself with cheerful people and those who love a good joke. 

• Permit yourself to be goofy once in a while. 

• Laugh at yourself. Embrace your flaws and quirks. 

• Incorporate humor into your daily life. Embrace the absurdities and unexpected events of daily living. Stay light-hearted and don’t take life too seriously. 

• Spend time with pets and kids. Kids are my favorite people. I love watching Little Big Shots. The antics of kids and pets are sure to tickle your funny bone. 

 

What is your favorite brand of humor? 

 

• Slapstick comedy: Physical comedy centered around awkward situations and physical actions. Think Charlie Chaplin, Mr. Bean, and cartoons. 

• Satire: A witty or critical commentary on societal norms, politics, or current events. Think Yes, Minister, The late Jaspal Bhatti's "Flop Show", the film "Jaane Bhi Do Yaaro." 

• Puns: A clever and witty play on words within a sentence used to convey another meaning. 

(She had a photographic memory, but she didn’t develop it.) 

• Dry humor: Humor delivered with a straight, expressionless face. Dry humor is usually ironic, sarcastic, or blunt. 

• Self–deprecation: Making fun of your quirks and habits in a light-hearted way. 

• Dark humor: Looking at serious and taboo subjects humorously. Dark humor may be offensive and may not appeal to some. 

• Impromptu: Think Kapil Sharma. Impromptu humor demands the presence of mind and wit. It is spontaneous and non-rehearsed. 

• Cultural humor: It revolves around the quirks and stereotypes of a particular community. 

 

Life can be quite stressful and overwhelming. However, take time out for your daily dose of humor. Laughter doesn’t erase stress but helps us deal with it better. Live, love, and laugh. 

 

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