THE VALUE OF LAUGHTER






I  once heard someone say that laughter is like internal jogging...no wonder the Bible says that a merry heart does good like medicine. (Prov. 17:22)



Laughter not only makes the journey endurable and enjoyable, it also helps keep us healthy. Laughter is a powerful antidote to stress, pain and conflict. Nothing works faster or more dependably to bring your mind and body back into balance than a good laugh.



I sincerely think you need to include laughing sessions as part of your daily itinerary because a nice sense of humour carries strong components that rejuvenates your spirit as it lightens your burden, inspires hope, connects you to others, and keeps you focused and alert.  



As much as laughter has a lot of health, social, and therapeutic benefits, it has spiritual implication. Think about this, you are faced with challenging circumstances yet you choose to deliberately laugh out loud...this action reaffirms your convictions that you will finish strong. 



Laughter makes you feel good. And the good feeling that you get when you laugh remains with you after the laughter subsides. Humor helps you keep a positive, optimistic outlook even in the midst of difficulties and accumulated stress. 



Research has revealed a lot of benefits associated with laughter and it's my pleasure to share with you.



PHYSICAL HEALTH BENEFITS:

Boost Immunity

Lowers stress hormones

Decreases pain

Relaxes your muscles

Prevents heart disease



MENTAL HEALTH BENEFITS:

Adds joy and zest to life

Eases anxiety and fear

Relieves stress

Improves mood

Enhances resilience



SOCIAL BENEFITS:

Strengthens relationships

Attracts people to us

Enhances team work

Helps defuse conflict

Promotes group bonding 



My earlier suggestion of including laughing sessions in your daily itinerary was not only to tickle your fancy but for you to try it out because it works. Some people think laughter is not for them because from their perception, it makes them appear unserious but they forget the fact that laughter does not take away the self respect you have built but it revitalises you to conquer more grounds and win even in the face of adversity. 



So laugh, make it louder, and laugh the devil to scorn. As a matter of fact, the body does not know the difference between real laugh and fake one. Hahahahaaaa

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