Laugh It Up
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Do you feel better after having a good laugh? We’re talking about the kind where you can’t catch your breath, your abdominal muscles ache, and your eyes start to water. There’s science behind that fantastic feeling.
Research has shown that humor and laughter have many positive physiological effects. When you laugh, the amount of stress hormones like epinephrine and cortisol in your body decrease. At the same time, laughter increases the activation of the mesolimbic dopaminergic reward system, which allows you to feel pleasure and motivation.
Knowing these benefits and how they can make you feel less stressed, today’s goal is to laugh more. Try one of these ideas:
To see how other nurses incorporate humor into their days, read about #healthynurse Sandra Foley, DNP, RN, and her laughter yoga practice.
Let us know how you’re doing! Post a video or photo in our challenge update thread here, in our private Facebook group, or on Twitter, or Instagram (tag us with #healthynurse!).
Find this helpful? Use the social media links on the left side of your page to share this with a nurse you know!
Missed day 4? Catch up here. Join us on day 6.
Research has shown that humor and laughter have many positive physiological effects. When you laugh, the amount of stress hormones like epinephrine and cortisol in your body decrease. At the same time, laughter increases the activation of the mesolimbic dopaminergic reward system, which allows you to feel pleasure and motivation.
Knowing these benefits and how they can make you feel less stressed, today’s goal is to laugh more. Try one of these ideas:
- Watch a video of your favorite comedian
- Watch a comedic movie or TV series
- Read a funny book
- Play a silly game with family or friends
- Follow funny people on social media
- Listen to an amusing podcast
- Try laughter yoga
To see how other nurses incorporate humor into their days, read about #healthynurse Sandra Foley, DNP, RN, and her laughter yoga practice.
Let us know how you’re doing! Post a video or photo in our challenge update thread here, in our private Facebook group, or on Twitter, or Instagram (tag us with #healthynurse!).
Find this helpful? Use the social media links on the left side of your page to share this with a nurse you know!
Missed day 4? Catch up here. Join us on day 6.
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04/14/2023 5:44am CDT
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