Seek laughter

Laughter creates endorphins and endorphins are good for your soul. Laughter can have similar effects to drugs such as morphine, which are responsible for feelings of euphoria.

Here are a few things I do to create more laughter in my life.

Look for circumstances where laughter is an option. I like to attend comedy shows, watch entertaining shows on YouTube or on TV, watch comedy specials on Amazon Prime or Netflix.

Best of fall, seek out funny people. People who can make you laugh are extremely valuable. When attending parties, if you encounter someone who has a great sense of humor, follow up with them and connect with them on social media. Look for opportunities to cross paths again. Not in a stalker sort of way but something natural. Maybe reconnect through the person who hosted the party.

Study comedy. Some people are naturally funny. I took an improv class. We played a lot of improv games that taught me to think faster and combine things that alone, were not as funny but when combined, made people chuckle. Learn a few good jokes. I suck at that, but I have friends who are good at remembering jokes and great at telling them.

Be willing to laugh. I was tightly wound as a kid and much of my early adult years. It was not until after college that I was more open to laughing and more willing to find the humor in situations. I even became a little self-deprecating which help me take myself less seriously.

Make laughing a priority. It is good for your mind and great for your soul.