Bring More Humor & Laughter into Your Life!    [29-06-2012] How many times did you laugh out loud or smile today? Laughter is an important part of life. In fact, only humans can laugh and make jokes. Laughter is your birthright. Did you know that babies start smiling during the first weeks of life? They begin to laugh out loud within months of being born. The more you laugh, the happier and healthier you become! Humor and playful communication can play very important roles in our lives. They strengthen our relationships. Laughing with others is more powerful than laughing alone. Sharing laughter is one of the most effective ways to keep relationships exciting and joyful. Also, laughter brings people together during difficult times. Adding more humor and laughter can make your life happier. So, even when you feel sad or angry, try to smile. Smiling is the beginning of laughter. Did you know that it is possible to laugh without even experiencing a funny event? So, practice smiling to live a happier life. Spending time with fun, playful people can make your life happier, too. These people usually try to find the humor in everyday events. They know how to enjoy life. Their playful point of view and laughter can have positive influences on you. Try to develop your sense of humor. Don’t take everything too seriously. Sometimes it is OK to laugh at yourself. Look for the humor even in a bad situation and laugh off your mistakes. This will help you feel better and improve the mood of those around you. Humor and laughter have many health and social benefits. They can boost your immunity and decrease pain. They can also relax your muscles and even prevent heart disease. You can relieve stress and improve your mood when you laugh. Humor and laughter attracts others to you and strengthens relationships. So, create chances to laugh as often as possible. There are some easy ways to bring laughter and humor into your life. Watch a funny movie or TV show. Read funny books or stories. Hang out with humorous people and share a good joke or a funny story. Play fun games with your friends or family. Play with your pet. Sometimes do something silly!     출처: 어린이 영자신문 키즈타임즈 (www.kidstimes.net)