Laughter Myth No.5 – People are either born a laugher or they’re not…
The age old belief that we are stuck with what life hands us in our birth and upbringing is an rusty old mother's tale which disputes the fact that we have control over our thoughts, actions and ultimately our behaviour.During my recent research into 'easy laughers' I have found that ...
Fourth Laughter Myth – Laughter and playfulness wastes time.
In the busy working day time is tight, with schedules planned meticulously to the last detail, deadlines emerging continuously for reports, and paperwork waiting to be completed. Even with focus, careful planning and determination, the day can easily over run, with people working longer and longer hours to get things ...
Third Laughter Myth – We need to be with others to laugh
It is true that canned laughter is put in the background of some comedy shows, as it encourages people to laugh more. It is also true that laughter is highly contagious and once you are in the presence of someone truly letting go with laughter it is so hard to ...
Second Laughter Myth – We need a sense of humour to laugh
Jokes are all around us, on TV, in live comedy events around the country, in traditional story telling and in the humour section on online or real bookshelves . We all know someone who loves to entertain through jokes and gags, one liners and witty repartie.When we share the same sense ...
The 5 Myths of laughter…exploded!
The physical and mental benefits of laughter are now well documented. Laughing helps to strengthen the immune system, reduce stress and tension, promote relaxation and improve circulation (as well as many other benefits). Laughing also encourages creativity and playfulness, improving confidence and the ability to connect meaningfully with others. Yet on ...
I don't know about you, but it isn't very easy to experience a really long, extended hearty laugh nowadays. Let's put it this way, it doesn't happen that frequently on an average Monday, on a trip to the shops or even watching telly. There may be plenty of opportunities to ...
Last weekend I was lucky enough to spend with a group of wonderful women I have know almost half my life...more than 20 years! When we get together, which is rare, due to family and work responsibilities, there is an instant regressing in our behaviour , as if we are ...
Last night over the dinner table I was asking my two boys what we could do to encourage people to be more silly in life. Not a good subject for the dinner table, the hilarity that ensued stopped both of them eating properly and it is usually the one place ...
I walk our dog twice a day, forcing me even in extreme weather conditions to get outside and commune with nature...once I am outside I forget my moans and relax into enjoying the fresh air and the wind/hail/snow/drippy rain....oh the joys of living in England! Our dog is quite young still, ...
A Little Light Relief Laughter
I had a shock yesterday starting up my laughter van, the wonderful trusty white van covered in laughing faces I use everyday. There was a horrific grinding and whining noise coming from the engine, I looked in horror at my son who I was taking to school.I had no idea ...
