Laughter and Humor Bonds You To Others

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• Allows you to relax and be who you are.

• Keeps conversation light hearted when discussing serious topics.

• Makes communication easier.

• Helps you to direct people without telling or yelling.

 

Laughter Eases Stress In a Long Term Survival Situation

 

• Helps you focus on positives

• Helps you ease the tension of the group especially as a leader.

• Helps to avoid depression

 

Physical Effects of Laughter on Your Body

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• Happy hormones are released.

• Oxycontin, dopamine, serotonin.

• Releases endorphin

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Laughter fights stress, stress = depression, depression causes:

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• Kidneys to release cortisol

• Heart rate increase

• Cholesterol levels increase

• Adrenal glands go into overload

• Body releases epinephrine

• Liver produces more glucose , increasing the risk of diabetes