
Laugh and your world changes
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When you laugh, 15 muscles in your beautiful face contract and relax.
And…the zygomatic major muscle, which lifts your upper lip, is stimulated.
The general relaxation you feel is due to your intercostal muscles and diaphragm contracting. (Yes…your intercostal muscles.)
As you’ve heard before, laughter releases neurochemicals in your body, like endorphins, dopamine, and serotonin. That release action is why your mood improves with laughter.
Pretty cool, huh?
Soooo, this weekend, your goal is to laugh as much as you can!
Plan an activity with your funniest friend.
Zoom with your college BFF who still makes you giggle.
Watch your favorite Jim Carey movie for the 16th time.
Or, decide to laugh at everything and anything…including the absurdity that comes of your BFF’s mouth!
This funny, R-rated meditation might get you started today.
