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Don’t take yourself too seriously; after all, no one leaves this world alive. A sense of humor involves the ability to appreciate incongruity, absurdity, unexpected outcomes, pleasant surprises, or sudden events. Humor helps soften life’s blows, as evidenced by the humor people express at funerals. In a recent seminar, participants identified humor as an essential coping mechanism, playing a role in their spirituality and their understanding of life’s meaning. Nurses’ use of humor is crucial for building trusting relationships with patients.

Emmett Fox said, “Cultivate a sense of humor. Look for the funny side of everything. It is always there and will help you face any situation. Laugh at yourself at least once before 10 o’clock every morning.”

Here are seven benefits of maintaining a sense of humor:

1. Stop taking yourself so seriously: Learn to laugh at yourself. Laughing at oneself relieves stress and shifts your focus to other matters. After a good laugh, you’ll feel lighter and more open to solutions. Discover the humor in your neuroses and weaknesses. Embracing humor makes life easier to live and positively impacts your health.
2. Relieves stress: Laughter has been proven to help relieve stress following disasters. When life seems to fall apart, consider the big picture and laugh at the situation. Laughter serves as a healthy antidote to stress, loss, pain, and conflict.
3. Laughter aids healing: Studies show that laughter strengthens the immune system, relaxes the body, triggers endorphin release, and helps you relax and recharge. Incorporating more humor and laughter into your life will keep your health-boosting chemicals at optimal levels.
4. Laugh with others: Laughing with others is more powerful than laughing alone, although laughing alone is better than not laughing at all. Laughing with friends enhances spontaneity, boosts your mood and optimism, and increases self-esteem.
5. Helps addicts on the road to recovery: Laughter helps reduce judgment. It’s challenging to criticize others or yourself while laughing. Recovering addicts, for example, can find humor in some of their past actions, leading to a healthier mindset.
6. Laughter helps alleviate fears: Most people have a fear of authority or someone in their life whose approval they believe they need. The “Pink Tu Tu” technique involves visualizing that person dancing Trance Music - Free Flowing Electronica - Have you ever found yourself dancing in a club, utterly absorbed in the melody, feeling as if the trance music is flowing through you and guiding your body's movements? This is an experience I've had numerous times during carefree nights at local techno clubs I've often wondered which type of techno generates this unforgettable sensation… in a bright neon pink tutu, bringing a smile to your face and removing their perceived power over you.
7. Laughter allows us to have fun: Humor and laughter help us lighten up and enjoy life. Amid life’s conflicts, challenges, and situations, humor adds an element of fun. Learn to find humor in life, and it will become more enjoyable.

As you learn to seek humor and playfulness in yourself and others, you’ll find life filled with new discoveries. People around you will become more pleasant and fun to be with. Make humor and laughter a cornerstone of your life, and you’ll be more relaxed, youthful, poised, and balanced. Give it a try; you’ll love it.

Manuel Marino

Manuel Marino is a seasoned Senior Producer, Music Composer, and Artist with over a decade of experience. He specializes in branded entertainment across various mediums, including video games, films, and advertising campaigns. With 20+ years as a game music composer, Manuel has worked on numerous platforms, creating diverse orchestral soundtracks. HIRE ME