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.
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!
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
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!
Sharing is Caring!
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.
We want to know what makes you laugh so, let us know and share with your friends!
Published July 8th, 2020
By Krysta Flores, School Wellness Programs & Events Coordinator
Questions? Comments? Want to contribute to the Wellness Wednesday Bulletin?
Send your ideas to Krysta Flores at krysta@bkpp.org.
