Next time you find yourself in a tense moment, a difficult time or even in the midst of something tragic, try to have a sense of humor. When you are upset, try to laugh at yourself, or ask yourself, "How is this situation funny?"
Lightening the mood with a chuckle can:
- Cut through tension.
- Give a more positive outlook.
- Provide an emotional release.
- Connect us with others.
- Push the focus away from the negative.
Finding humor in a situration doesn't mean you are brushing it off or discounting it. Laughter can make us more resilient. It is a universal language that we all speak. It brings us together, relaxes us and helps increase our tolerance level.
"Laughter is the shortest distance between two people." Victor Borge