Laughter is good for your wellbeing and can make lighter work of otherwise challenging situations.

To enjoy the benefits of laughter, you need to create an environment around you that generates more humour and laughter. This is all about having a positive attitude that increases the likelihood of spontaneous laughter. Firstly, how many times a day do you laugh out loud? When was the last time you laughed so hard it hurt? Now, here is a list of tips to get you ready to experience more giggles in your day.

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• Make it a priority in your life to be happy and laugh more – Now!
• Lighten up and learn to laugh at yourself and life.
• Look for the positive or funny side of every situation.
• Be playful and seek out opportunities to have fun.
• Smile when you greet people or talk to them on the phone.
• Smile or say hello to a stranger at least once a day.
• Aim to make at least one person laugh each day.
• Aim to increase the number of times you laugh each day.
• Join a humour club to share the laughter experience. There may be one in your area.
  

Please Note: If you really find it difficult to laugh and feel you may be experiencing undue stress or suffering depression, please talk to your doctor or health care provider about this. Ali Baba are Proud Advocates of the Beyond Blue Organisation.