Humor may be defined as any human communication that causes others to laugh or to feel good about themselves.
Inanimate things or events have the capacity or quality to arouse emotions of pleasure in the minds of those who see them.
Who doesn't love a good chuckle whenever the opportunity presents itself?
Laughter is a powerful healer and one of the most pleasant and revitalizing feelings a person can experience.
Not only does it help to improve our immune system, but it also produces helpful hormones that help us to feel refreshed and revitalized, soothe our nerves, decrease stress, and increase our creativity.
There have been many studies conducted on the therapeutic effects of laughing and humor by experts such as Drs. Lee Berk and Stanley Tan.
They have produced research that demonstrates that laughing is beneficial in the following ways:
- It helps to lower blood pressure.
- Decreases the production of stress hormones such as adrenaline and cortisol, which cause blood vessels to tighten.
- Increases the body's capacity to utilize oxygen, which helps to enhance cardiovascular health.
- When you exercise, endorphins, the body's natural painkillers, are released.
- They decrease anxiety, relax muscles, and improve the immune system.
Aside from the enormous physiological advantages of laughing, we all love having a good laugh and being in the company of individuals who can make us laugh as often as we want.
People who are able to laugh at themselves or at their circumstances are often more resilient when faced with adversity. It is because they are able to see the brighter side of a problem that they are more able to put it into perspective.
Laughter has the ability to relieve negative tensions on both a bodily and psychological level. It's a great natural sedative to have on hand.
For example, "The most squandered of all days is a day spent without laughing."