A wonderful thing about true laughter is that it just destroys any kind of system of dividing people.
– John Cleese, English actor and comedian

This EED classic from September 22, 2017 is a great reminder of why laughing is good for our health.

“One morning a number of my toddlers crowded around the mirror, smiling and laughing as they saw each other’s reflections. At one point they seemed to share a moment of total connection, which sparked exuberant laughter and dancing around in a circle…,” writes Deb Curtis in Really Seeing Children.

“Research shows that children laugh approximately 200 times a day, whereas adults laugh only 15-18 times. People who laugh more are healthier, experience less stress, are less likely to be depressed, and may even have an increased resistance to illness or physical problems. The children seem to be on to something that we adults have lost…

“My observations of children support the research that shows that laughter is less about humor and more about creating social connections, where people build feelings of camaraderie and pay close attention to each other.”

What if every morning, you took a few minutes to think about what will bring you joy in the day ahead? Take a moment for a Coffee Break Reflection: Tweaking Your Daily Mindset with Appreciative Inquiry.