Brake for Humor

"Seven days without laughter make one weak."   -  Joel Goodman

Humor helps to redeem moments lost to pain, fear, despair, and loneliness. Scientific studies have determined that humor makes an impact on degenerative changes associated with neurocognitive decline as we age. Random acts of comedy activate regions of the brain.This neural stimulation changes brain function to improve memory and promote neural plasticity.

Each individual has a unique funny bone. What appears to one person may not engage a giggle in another. Regardless of your tickle sensation for laughter, develop what feels humorous to you. Adding comic relief to stressful situations will add to your talent for observing silliness in all situations.

Stimulate your funny bone. Here's a start:

You awaken ten minutes late. Toothpaste lands on your shirt. Then you trip on a rug landing on your funny bone. You notice a maintenance vehicle in the middle of your street as you back out of the driveway. Someone is pushing wires underground. What is going on? Suddenly the technician starts to jump, wriggle and sing.

Begin with a series of mishaps. Target Negative situations. Give them a twist and add a spark of hope with humor. Create random acts of comedy as you alter the details. 

Brake for humor and laugh out loud at a stop light with your window down. 

Daily practice will enrich your brain power. take a day to rejuvenate with laughter and play.