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 

Humbleness | Anjana shamballa | Holistic Life Coach in Bangalore

Humbleness – not really considered a word but is sometimes used, though it is not considered standard by some.

Humbleness is the quality of being modest or unpretentious. When one is humble one keeps you from bragging about all the places you’ve traveled, things You possess and the many languages you speak.

The reason I chose the word “ HUMBLENESS “ is because of a story my father had told me when I was a child.

My grandfather shared this with my father and he shared it with me.

If you see a mango tree without any mangoes you can see it stand tall. As the tree gets more mangoes, you can see it bend down, lower itself. The more mangoes it has, the slower it goes. Papa said “ Always remember to be like a mango tree. The more you have, the more humble you should be” WOW! That is a story I have never forgotten and hope to learn to live with humbleness.

How can we be more humble?

Stop talking. One way to practice humility is to spend more time listening than you do talking. … share your ear.

Give other people credit.

It’s absolutely ok to admit when you’re wrong.

Let others take, talk first. Go last.

No one of us is an expert in everything. Ask for advice. It will help You.

Praise others. Make them feel good for what they have done or who they are and see how good you feel too.

‘Research shows that humbleness is connected with courage, integrity, trust, self-control, and better relationships.

These are some characteristics of humble people.

• A humble person is teachable. When one is humble one can always learn from the education and experiences of his life and others.
• A humble person is open and is quick to read, invite feedback, and ask good questions.
• A humble person is at peace with themselves and others. Humility puts relationships before the need to be right. Humility enjoys balance and harmony.
• A humble person is grateful. 
• A humble person is slow to offend and quick to forgive.
• A humble person asks for help. Humility helps us know who we are and who we are not.
• Humility allows us to live authentically. A humble person treats everybody with respect.
•  A humble person is patient and doesn’t easily get frustrated with the imperfection of others.
• A humble person recognizes their own limitations. Humility doesn’t have a negative view of self. Humility has an accurate view of self.
• A humble person celebrates the accomplishments of others

So here’s to new humbler beginnings.

Source: Anjana shamballa Blog