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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
