How often have we thought to ourselves, "I'll be happy when I have....got a new job/saved more money/passed my exam/lost two stone in weight "etc? (I know I have!) We tend to constantly delay our happiness until some time in the future, with conditions firmly in place. The trouble is, when we ... Read More...
Laughter Blog
What is it about a snowman that makes me smile? Especially the ones with lopsided shoulders and arms like twiglets! I know lots of people have found the snow a pain, a burden and even a danger, but when it first arrived last week I have got to say that ... Read More...
What is the most outrageously silly face you can pull? Can you make a face like you've just eaten a sour lemon/a whole mince pie/chilli pepper? Can you pull a camel face? A face that says "I'm desperate for the loo" or a face that launched a thousand ships? What about ... Read More...
How often do you take time out of your day to play? Is this a strange question, after all, for us adults life is full of demands, schedules, meetings, responsibilities - where does play fit in with all of that? Sometimes our lives are so full to the brim with grown up ... Read More...
How many of us know our neighbours now? How many people do we stop and talk to who are living in our road? If you are lucky enough to live in a strong, connected community you might indeed know your neighbours very well. But most of us don't. We live very separate, ... Read More...
Laughter is an exercise....true or false? According to extensive research over the last few decades – TRUE! Laughing heartily on a regular basis gives the body a thorough aerobic workout – and it’s free! No expensive gym membership, no tight lycra to squeeze into – just put on a grin and start to ... Read More...
How many times do you remember adults saying to you,” don’t be so silly or “oh you are too silly for words!”? Even as a parent now the phrase has left my lips so easily....”oh grow up, stop being so silly!” aimed at my own children, trying on occasion to make ... Read More...
Why is it so funny when someone says “Don’t laugh!”? Why are we sometimes prompted to snigger when it’s really quiet in the library or conference? Stifled snorts and hushed gasps for breath are such a challenge to our self control and dignity and it is such an overwhelming relief ... Read More...
Do you remember a time when you laughed so heartily you clutched your sides – struggled for breath, eyes shining and face beetroot? It doesn’t happen often, the chance to let go with laughter is few and far between in most of our lives. Often we need specific criteria to ... Read More...