Friday, April 20, 2012

Laugh more - stress Less

April is the national HUMOR month... in the US!

"April is National Humor Month and was founded in 1976 by Larry Wilde, best-selling humorist. According to Wilde, National Humor Month is designed to heighten public awareness on how laughter can improve health, boost morale, and enrich a person’s quality of life. Did you know laughter reduces stress hormones like cortisol and ephinephrine while also increasing the levels of health, enhancing hormones like endorphins, and neurotransmitters? Psychology Today reports that laughter often defuses anger and anxiety; and much like yawning laughter is contagious. Not a believer? I pretty much dare you to look at Baby Micah laughing hysterically and not laugh out loud!...


Aside from a strong immune system, laughter works the diaphragm, provides an emotional release, and it connects us with others. There is an intimate bond that develops between people who can share a good laugh. In truth, sharing a hearty giggle can keep things in perspective, draw attention away from negative emotion and empower us to refocus our attention and move forward. Humor fun fact: Did you know that women, on average, laugh about 126 percent more times than men? I’m not rushing to conclusions, but that could be why we have a longer life span. Wink! No matter what the month of April typically means for you, make the decision to laugh more, stress less and enjoy life’s little blessings along the way."
(adapted and abridged)

found it @the cool hunter

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5 comments:

  1. I like the video of baby.
    The baby is so cute and his laughter is very funny.

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  2. Yeah... Now, you know... Next time you feel like having a laugh, just watch this video and you will have a blast!... ;)))

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    1. Yes, now I know what to do. Or that or go to English classes xD

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  3. Carla, my dear, your comment was one of the most rewarding compliments a student has ever given to me!... It's great that you have fun in my classes... In adition to that, it's fantastic that you are learning and improving your English simultaneously!... I also have a lot of fun with you, guys!... You are a fantastic class!... ;)))

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    1. Teacher, I just told the truth!
      Your classes are very fun. It's impossible to leave without a smile on face.
      We is that thank you for taking lessons so.
      We like to go to your classes because we learn and at the same time we have fun.
      Thank you. ;)

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