by DrJoyce | May 27, 2018 | Blog
An essential ingredient for developing your sense of humor is to learn to not take yourself too seriously and laugh at your own mistakes and foibles. As much as we’d like to believe otherwise, we all do foolish things from time to time. Instead of feeling embarrassed...
by DrJoyce | May 26, 2018 | Blog
Watch a funny movie, TV show, or YouTube video Invite friends or co-workers to go to a comedy club Read the funny pages Seek out funny people Share a good joke or a funny story Check out your bookstore’s humor section Host game night with friends Play with a pet Go to...
by DrJoyce | May 26, 2018 | Blog
What do you do if you really can’t “find the funny”? Believe it or not, it’s possible to laugh without experiencing a funny event—and simulated laughter can be just as good for you as the real thing. It can even make exercise more fun and more productive. A Georgia...
by DrJoyce | May 25, 2018 | Blog
Shared laughter is one of the most effective tools for keeping relationships fresh and exciting. All emotional sharing builds strong and lasting relationship bonds, but sharing laughter also adds joy, vitality, and resilience. And humor is a powerful and effective way...
by DrJoyce | May 24, 2018 | Blog
There’s a good reason why TV sitcoms use laugh tracks: laughter is contagious. You’re many times more likely to laugh around other people than when you’re alone. And the more laughter you bring into your own life, the happier you and those around you will feel....
by DrJoyce | May 24, 2018 | Blog
Laughter stops distressing emotions. You can’t feel anxious, angry, or sad when you’re laughing. Laughter helps you relax and recharge. It reduces stress and increases energy, enabling you to stay focused and accomplish more. Laughter shifts perspective,...
