Here are some of their very wise answers:
Watch funny YouTube videos
By far, the number one answer was to tap into the laugh-inducing parts of YouTube. You’ll see a few examples here in this post, but you might want to start with this 55 seconds of laughter from Kid President:
Tune into sitcoms or sketches (on TV or Radio)
Start a gratitude journal
Focusing on things you’re grateful for, rather than on things that have been bothering you (like anger, or grief) can be a subtle way to invite laughter back into your life.
Create a Pinterest board
Don’t force laughter
Force yourself to laugh
Yes, I know it’s a direct contradiction to my last point, but listen to this reasoning. It may be as simple as smiling, even if it feels fake for a while.
Spend time with children
Practice a silent giggle
Spend time with pets
People watch
Spend some time reading
Get a fun tattoo
You’ve heard of tattooing a special note on your forehead so that you don’t forget something? Try out Danielle’s tip for remembering to laugh.
Go after the funny!
Do something really silly – or something you might have done as a kid
Some great suggestions are:
cartwheels skipping talk in a funny accent sing really loud in the bathroom embarrass yourself roll down a hill, in the grass, leaves or the snow throw popcorn or M&Ms into a friend’s mouth
Remove negativity in your environment
Create something
Get outside and do something
Listen to music or dance
Check out 24HourofHappy.com for a full day of happy dance music Hopefully these suggestions help you as much as they helped me. Here’s to simple laughter in your life and mine. Featured photo credit: chaitanya pillala via unsplash.com
