Bring Some Laughter into Your Life

Remember the old saying that laughter is the best medicine? While it may not always seem appropriate or what we need—especially at a time when the world is so filled with chaos, pain, and hardship—balancing the grief with the distraction of humor can make things more bearable, something to which I can personally attest. Over these past months, if I find myself feeling low, or when I’ve hit my limit from the constant barrage of disheartening news, I give myself some relief by re-directing my mind to a funny memory or story, or by putting on an uplifting comedy to provide a couple of hours of laughter. Using comedies to shift my focus and emotions has been one of my favorite self-care tools over the years. In fact, I have a library of “go to” comfort movies that I have watched over and over again, including My Big Fat Greek Wedding, Being There, What About Bob, Bridesmaids, and As Good as It Gets, to name a few. The next time you feel low or just need a break from the current realities of life, find a good comedy and treat yourself to two and a half hours of the healing power of laughter. For a list of comedic films, click here.