Watch comedies. In fact, binge watch, if you can. Find something that makes you laugh so hard your stomach hurts.
Tell jokes. I have an iPhone, but I downloaded Cortana. She tells the best clean jokes I've heard.
Gather friends and families and reminisce. Tell stories from the past that are funny. Make sure no one is offended in the telling, or the belly laughs just won't happen.
According to Laughter is the Best Medicine:
Laughter relaxes the whole body. A good, hearty laugh relieves physical tension and stress, leaving your muscles relaxed for up to 45 minutes after.
Laughter boosts the immune system. Laughter decreases stress hormones and increases immune cells and infection-fighting antibodies, thus improving your resistance to disease.
Laughter triggers the release of endorphins, the body’s natural feel-good chemicals. Endorphins promote an overall sense of well-being and can even temporarily relieve pain.
Laughter protects the heart. Laughter improves the function of blood vessels and increases blood flow, which can help protect you against a heart attack and other cardiovascular problems.
Laughter burns calories. OK, so it’s no replacement for going to the gym, but one study found that laughing for 10 to 15 minutes a day can burn about 40 calories—which could be enough to lose three or four pounds over the course of a year.
Laughter lightens anger’s heavy load. Nothing diffuses anger and conflict faster than a shared laugh. Looking at the funny side can put problems into perspective and enable you to move on from confrontations without holding onto bitterness or resentment.
Laughter may even help you to live longer. A study in Norway found that people with a strong sense of humor outlived those who don't laugh as much. The difference was particularly notable for those battling cancer.
Be sure to compliment every one you come in contact with today. It's not hard. Just don't be creepy. You will always be able to find something to compliment someone about, and often it really makes their day. It's important the compliments be sincere. Folks can see right through fake.
Have fun today!
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