Have you ever wondered why people pay as much as 50,000 naira to attend comedy shows? Or, better still, can you remember a certain entertainment show that caused all the rave last year? Do you know that VVIP tickets sold out for as high as 3 million naira?
People are willing to get satisfaction (happiness) at all cost. However, it isn’t supposed to cost so much.
Everybody knows that laughing feels good, but few realize how valuable these simple tools can be in improving our every day wellness and wellbeing. And those that know the benefits don’t know how to get it at zero/no price. [Simple things to make you happy]
Laughter cannot heal or solve anything, but it can help to heal and dissolve everything. No wonder they say laughter is the best medicine. Here are 5 benefits of laughter
1. Laughter makes us happier and more optimistic
When we laugh, our body produces endorphins, which are considered to be the “happiness hormone”. We also release the hormones dopamine and serotonin, neurotransmitters that are in charge of our motivation and balance our mood. All of these substances fight several mental illnesses such as depression and anxiety. And the more intense the laughter is, the more it helps us keep a positive outlook on life.
2. It’s a natural stress medicine
Aside from releasing hormones that increase our mental well-being, laughter also combats hormones such as cortisol and epinephrine. These hormones are released as a response to stress, increasing our heart rate and ceasing general discomfort.
3. It Improves our self-esteem
As laughter improves our way of seeing things by making us more optimistic, it also helps us maintain our sense of humor regardless of the situation. This creates positive thoughts and emotional distension, things that actually boost our self-esteem.
4. Laughter strengthens your relationships.
Couples and families who laugh together tend to have stronger and lasting relationships.
5. Laughter makes you more attractive.
When you smile or laugh, it automatically brightens your look and demeanor. It makes people more interested in interacting with you. It makes you more fun to be around.
Little things you can do to laugh more
Start smiling more, it makes you happier. Spend time with funny, playful people. Play with your children, let their youthful exuberance rub off on you. Hang out with people you can be silly with. Learn to laugh at yourself in a lovely manner.
As adults, we can easily become too serious, try to bring humor into your life intentionally; read interesting novels, go for comedy shows ( not the one you’ll pay for with your arm and leg though) etc.
Finally, lighten up and enjoy life.
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