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Personal Growth | Self-Awareness
Laugh More, Live Better
The power of humor in everyday life
Laughter unites and heals us in ways little else can, making the world a better place. Let’s take our daily dose of the transformative power of humor!
The power of laughter
Who couldn’t use a few more laughs in their life? There are countless reasons to laugh, and science shows humor and laughter provide some phenomenal psychological and physiological health benefits. It can make you happier, reduce stress, alleviate depression and anxiety, and even improve learning. Few things can do so much to boost both your mind and body.
Three thousand years ago, Solomon, the wisest man to ever live, said, “A happy heart is good medicine, and a joyful mind causes healing.” In this context, a happy heart and laughter go hand in hand.
Let’s explore a few areas of life where humor can make a difference in your days.
Government and politics
The more serious the subject, the greater the potential for humor. This is especially true when it comes to the government and politics. Politics today can feel so absurd that it’s often laughable. Who elected these people anyway? Oh, right — we did!
