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Have a healthy laugh!

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Happy Wellness Wednesday!

[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1585694774877{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”]Wellness Wednesday emails are designed to provide you with simple tools, information, and resources to encourage positive and healthy lifestyle choices. As a proud recipient of The Healthy Arizona Worksite Award, The Be Kind People Project is committed to the health and wellness of their employees, friends, and family.[/vc_column_text][vc_separator color=”turquoise” style=”dashed” border_width=”5″][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″][vc_single_image image=”9509″ img_size=”large” alignment=”center” style=”vc_box_rounded”][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1610570230616{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”]Laugh it out

When was the last time you got a good laugh? A laugh that might have left you in tears, a laugh that left you holding your stomach trying to breathe again. Whether it’s a small giggle or a big guffaw, laughing has some proven health benefits![/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_separator color=”turquoise” style=”dashed” border_width=”5″][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1610570239975{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”]

Gains from Giggles 

Who doesn’t love a good laugh? You deserve to find joy and humor in your life, and it’s good for you! Here are some of the benefits of humor, besides reducing stress:

  • Decreases pain
  • Good for the cardiovascular system
  • Promotes muscle relaxation
  • Reduces anxiety
  • Burns calories

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Find Your Funny Bone

Now that you know that humor is good for you, here are some ideas on how you can get more humor in your day!

  • Stream your favorite comedy show or podcast!
  • Share a laugh with someone (safely) – either through a Zoom or phone call, stay connected, and reap the benefits of humor!
  • Feel like a kid again! Do something you liked to do as a kid and experience the same joy for a burst of health benefits!
  • Try to laugh at hassles. Find the humor in your situation by looking for what’s absurd or amusing, for some quick relief!

Try to laugh right now! Start with a smile, then laugh – even if it feels a little forced. After your laugh, see how you feel. Do you feel a little silly? Are your muscles a little more relaxed? Laughter isn’t exactly medicine, but it can make you feel good!

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What’s your go-to when you need a good laugh? Some of Krysta’s favorite go-to media for when she needs a laugh are Brooklyn Nine-Nine, Parks and Recreation, and My Brother, My Brother, and Me.

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Published July 8th, 2020
By Krysta Flores, School Wellness Programs & Events Coordinator

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