The saying goes, “If I don’t laugh, I’ll cry or
laughter is the best medicine.” Behind the memes and jokes is people
doing what they can to feel better.
Realize that most people are not taking this
crisis lightly but find that joking around lightens the heart and
mind. There is scientific proof that laughter is good for our
mind-body and it activates our body’s natural relaxation response
and releases your own feel good hormone, oxytocin.
When you are in a constant state of fear or anxiety,
the body is flooded with harmful chemicals that will decrease your
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Here’s some simple tips to bring more joy into
your day and reduce the stress response;
Start your morning with a funny video and share it
with your friends.
Practice laughter yoga, there are several free
videos on YouTube.
Take time each day to laugh at yourself and
realize that we will not run out of toilet paper.
Post funny memes or read the cartoons.
Give yourself and others permission to laugh and
be playful because we are ALL in this together.
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