Laughter has a great impact on our self esteem levels. Some of us move within social circles where laughter is commonplace. Laughter is undoubtedly healthy and scientists have proven that laughter is linked to happiness. Dr Robert Holden in his happiness experiment, highlighted that when combined with exercise, and positive thinking, laughter would create great happiness in people.
How much laughter do you have in your life at present? Are you mixing with people who laugh lots. Do you watch any television which provides you with the entertainment to lead you toward laughter. One step you can take right now, is to keep a laughter journal. Please, do consider this as an active way to improve your self esteem. Carry with you a small note pad and record how many times a day you laugh. Be your own researcher and act as your own laughter consultant. Do you have a favorite comedian or comedy actor? If so start to watch more films/programmes with your favorite comedy sketches on. Do you watch much television at present? If so start to cut out things which will bring you doom and gloom. Stop watching the news, documentaries based on crime, and soaps where deceit and hatred are the drama. Instead, explore when you can watch pure comedy shows which are your preferential choice. With our modern T.V technology, you might even be able to store your favorites and watch them as you like.
You are an amazing person, and once you come to understand that you can control all aspects of your life, you will start to notice better levels of self esteem. Control your ability to increase the amount of fun you have. The more childlike you can be, the more creative you can become. Children are always laughing, they are innocent to the negative ways of the world. They are seldom interest in international conflicts, local newspaper headlines which promote fear, or general negativity. Children can teach adults lots about they way we could improve our lives. Laughter is a great example of this. Learn to laugh more, and if you think you are a great laugher, then approach someone else and tell them your secrets. Laughter is an instant vacation from fears and sorrows. Laughter is universal, it is custom to all nationalities. Laughter brings us hope and happiness.
Do not attempt the following exercise if you have a heart condition!Here's an exercise you can try, to help get you in the habit of laughing more:
Ï Forced laughter tricks the mind into real laughter from the heart, so start now to force a chuckle using the following: ho ho ho ho ho ho ho ho. And again he he he he he he he he Ï Don't feel silly but continue each ho an he 8 times per breath:ho ho ho ho ho ho ho ho then
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Ï Now give it some more well really go to town bring it up from the tummy: ho ho ho ho ho
ho ho ho and again really power it he he he he he he he he
Ï Continue this for five minutes and notice how real laughter will follow each time. This is
actually good for you and can influence better sleeping patterns
Ï While you may feel silly, practice this exercise regularly when you are alone, or with a good
friend/partner who you will not feel silly with.
Ï Learn to laugh passionately and from the heart
Make laughter a hobby, remember that forced laughter tricks the mind into activating real hearty laughter which is good for the soul “Laugh And The World Laughs With You” and you gain great self esteem.