How to Laugh to Keep from Crying

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By jandruth
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Laughter is the best medicine!

“Perhaps I know best why it is man alone who laughs; he alone suffers so deeply that he had to invent laughter.” ~Friedrich Nietzsche
Some studies claim that laughter can be beneficial to one’s mental and physical health. Laughter has been linked to a reduction in stress, pain, blood sugar, and high blood pressure; in addition, it has been shown to enhance the immune and circulatory systems. Although the writer is not suggesting that one should replace routine medical care with laughter, it can, however, help make otherwise difficult situations a little less hard to deal with.

Difficulty: Moderate

Instructions

Step 1

Watch comedy on DVD’s and television. Remember classics like “Good Times” and the “Three Stooges”, “ Martin” , “The Carol Burnett Show”, classic “ SNL”.
Step 2

Read funny books.
Step 3

Listen to comedy while driving.
Step 4

Immerse yourself in the company of humorous people.
Step 5

Tell one joke every day to your family and friends.
Step 6

Avoid negative, boring, or extremely serious people.