laughter best medicine for Depression treatment for a better life

Seriously .. do we need a blog on laughter?

Why? Don’t we all know that laughter is the best medicine and good for Depression treatment??

If this is true, then why are we not laughing more in life? Why are we looking for laughter therapy, laughter yoga, laughter workshops?

Where has laughter disappeared?

Have you seen children laugh? Have you heard them laugh? How does it make you feel?

I immediately start smiling or laughing when I see kids laughing. My heart just feels full.

Honestly, how often do you laugh? Daily, weekly?

What makes you laugh? Who makes you laugh?

I must share something fun we do as a Family. We sit with the kids and put on Youtube videos of Babies laughing ( or doing silly cute things ) .. this drives my husband into splits, followed by another one giggling at him and another laughing..  and what follows is all of us laughing together. It is one of the funniest sights to see .. who is laughing at what and who no one knows.

After all, laughter is contagious right?

“ There is nothing in the world so irresistibly contagious as laughter and good humor “

- Charles Dickens

We share with others when we are upset, angry, have anxiety, excited... But when is the last time we shared our laughter.

At one of my workshops, I took everyone into the garden. I started laughing and told them to try it too. First, they looked at me like I was nuts but eventually all ( but one ) started laughing.

Why was it difficult for one person? Because she felt she needed a reason to laugh .. not just laugh for the sake of it. Now I think differently ..I feel Life is living and loving and laughing and being.

Laughing is something which anyone at any age can do.

I often hear people say I just don’t know how to laugh anymore.

Let me share a few simple things you can incorporate into your life to lighten it and laugh a bit more.

• A smile is as contagious as laughter. So just smile more .. smile at the trees, the birds, the buildings, because you are here, at someone walking by .. anyone and anything. Just smile 😊
• When you hear people laughing, move towards that. People love sharing funny stories and love the reaction and attention they get when sharing these too.
• Basically, this means that try and spend more time with fun, playful people. Laughter lightens our moods.
• Every day or week ask someone “ What's the funniest thing that has happened to you recently?” This makes one think and smile as they and You recount all the fun things that have happened.
• Get on YouTube and watch funny videos .. there are so many of them. Or read fun stuff more often.

There are so many ways to laugh more. Find the one that works best for you.

Who do you feel in your life always makes you laugh or feel light? Spend more time with them.

Just a few benefits of Laughter - ( But do we need to know the benefits to laugh )

• Laughter can make your relationships stronger &  help resolve disagreements and tension.
• Laughter helps you relax and destress.
• Laughter helps in Depression treatment and improve for daily lifestyle.
• Laughter burns calories. ( ok a few but it still does )
• Laughter boosts your immunity.
• Laughter releases endorphins...

“ Laughter is and always will be the best therapy “

Make a pact with yourself for at least a week that you will laugh daily. "I will have a good laugh".

See how you feel. Any shifts? Any difference in any way?

I would love to hear what you feel helps you. Who helps?

Do share your thoughts and comments and SMILE 😊

Life is about living and laughing and sharing so let's share something funny that could help others laugh too 😁

Source: Anjana Shamballa  Blog laughter