Laughter and Play for wellness

Many people might think that laughter and Play are reserved for children and rarely engage in these activities when laughter and Play are essential to your health and wellness.

Laughter and Play should be something people do-young or old-to have better health and a better quality of life.

This is especially important in the high-stress and hectic world we live in. We really need to let go of work, personal burdens, the chores, the responsibilities, and even all the technology that has taken over our minds our attention to simply laugh and play.

It's essential for wellness.

Find your inner child by setting aside regular quality playtime. Remember, the more you make a habit of laughing and playing, the easier it becomes!

LAUGHTER IS THE BEST MEDICINE

Have you noticed that when you are laughing, it is hard to be angry or stressed? It is very difficult to be upset when you are genuinely laughing. This is largely because of the relaxation response induced by laughing, and this can benefit our mental health in the following ways:

• Laughter is a great way to let go of emotions that have been suppressed, such as grief.

• It can diffuse anger. Seeing the humor in something that frustrates you can help. This is probably why looking at funny comics of politicians has always been very popular!

• It can ease distressing emotions such as anxiety or stress (through the release of feel-good hormones).

• It can center you, bringing your awareness back into your body and away from the chattering mind.

• It can relax and revitalize. When stress is reduced, our energy levels increase, and this helps us to focus more easily.

• It can change your perspective. If we can laugh at something, we may begin to see it in a new and perhaps less scary way. It helps us to take things a bit less seriously.

• Remember, laughter is contagious! It can make others smile and feel happier, improving relationships and your connections with others. Having fun with others helps to foster empathy, trust, and compassion. Positive social interactions are important to mental well-being.

With so much power to heal and renew, the ability to laugh easily and frequently is a tremendous resource for surmounting problems, enhancing your relationships, and supporting physical and emotional health.

Best of all, this priceless medicine is fun, free, and easy to use.