Your Low-Stress Guide to Leveling-Up Your Bedtime Routine
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The researchers suggest thatlaughter has therapeutic value, working tocombat stress in the moment and over time.
Several studies also echo Dr. Friedmans claim.
One studyfound that stress reduces drastically after watching an hour-long funny video.
(So, you may want to bust out that comedy special youve been meaning to watch.)
All to say, no matter the jot down of stress youre experiencing, laughing may be good medicine.
certified laugh yoga instructor and owner of the Laughter Club
Theres alsolaughter yoga, a practice that is meant to induce laughter for prolonged periods of time.
It helps you feel not only more energetic, but also more relaxed at the same time.
Just going through the motions of laughter actually can create the emotion of happiness, she says.
Dr. Friedman adds that even pretending to laugh is worth an attempt.
Nix doing those things upon rising, says Dr. Friedman.
He recommends turning your attention to things that will fill you with joy rather than doom and gloom.
Think: sending funny memes to your friends.
Unlike most adults, children havent forgotten how to laugh.
They will giggle and crack up at just about anything.
certified laugh yoga instructor and owner of the Laughter Club
Laughter is contagious and soon youll be joining in on the snorts and laughs.
Dr. Friedman suggests indulging in a competitive party-style board game.
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