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Humour – The Best Medicine

Is infectiousIt binds people together Triggers healthy physical changes Strengthen our immune system

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Laughter is good for health

• Laughter relaxes the whole body

• Laughter boosts the immune system

• Laughter triggers the release of endorphins

• Laughter protects the heart

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The Benefits of LaughterPhysical Health Benefits:

• Boosts immunity• Lowers stress hormones• Decreases pain• Relaxes muscles• Prevents heart disease

Social Benefits:Strengthens relationshipsAttracts others to us Enhances teamworkHelps defuse conflict ( மனப் ப�ோரோட்டம்)

Promotes group bonding

Mental Health Benefits:Adds joy and zest(ஆர்வம்) to lifeEases anxiety and fearRelieves stressImproves moodEnhances resilience(மனத்தின்

விரிதிறம்)

Laughter and humour helps us stay emotionally healthy

The link between laughter and mental health

• Laughter dissolves distressing emotions

• Laughter helps you relax and recharge

• Humour shifts perspective (ஆய்வு செ�யது

முடிசெவடுத்தல்)

Creating opportunities to laugh• Play with a pet.

• Go to a yoga class.

• Goof around with

children.

• Do something silly.

• Make time for fun

activities

• Watch a funny movie or TV

show.

• Go to a comedy club.

• Read the funny pages.

• Seek out funny people.

• Share a good joke or a funny

story.

Laughing with others is more

powerful than laughing alone

Bringing more humour and laughter into your life

Smile

Spend time with fun, playful people

Bring humour into conversations

When you hear laughter, move toward it

Ways to help yourself see the lighter side of life

Laugh at yourselfAttempt to laugh at situations rather than

bemoan themSurround yourself with reminders to lighten upKeep things in perspectivePay attention to children and emulate themDeal with stress

Checklist for lightening upIs it really worth getting upset over?

Is it worth upsetting others?

Is it that important?

Is it that bad?

Is the situation irreparable?

Is it really your problem?

Thank you for your patience