Monthly Archives: April 2020

Benefits of Journaling -Joke of the Day

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Here are five good-for-you virtues of journaling: Reduces Stress. An overabundance of stress can be damaging to your physical, mental, and emotional health. Improves Immune Function. Keeps Memory Sharp. Boosts Mood. Strengthens Emotional Functions.
Take a few minutes each day to jot down your thoughts. You may find that you will feel better afterwards
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Benefits of Kindness -Joke of the Day

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Kindness Increases
  • The Love Hormone. Witnessing acts of kindness produces oxytocin, occasionally referred to as the ‘love hormone’ which aids in lowering blood pressure and improving our overall heart-health. …
  • Energy. …
  • Happiness. …
  • Lifespan. …
  • Pleasure. …
  • Serotonin

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The Sunshine Vitamin -Joke of the Day

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Getting enough natural sunlight is very important to our mental health. When sunlight hits the skin it triggers the body’s production of vitamin D. Vitamin D is also known as “the sunshine vitamin.” It is a crucial ingredient for overall health; protects against inflammation, lowers high blood pressure, helps muscles, improves brain function.

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Laughter the BEST Medicine

In these very strange and trying times, it is very difficult to find laughter.  Laughter can be a tonic to soothe life’s woes, and
it’s true: laughter is strong medicine. It draws people together in ways that trigger healthy physical and emotional changes in the body. Laughter strengthens your immune system, boosts mood, diminishes pain, and protects you from the damaging effects of stress. Nothing works faster or more dependably to bring your mind and body back into balance than a good laugh. Humor lightens your burdens, inspires hope, connects you to others, and keeps you grounded, focused, and alert. Laughter brings joy!!
So, where do you find this laughter.  It is different for everyone.  You can find it through old stories retold by family members, watching children play, watching funny movies, sitcoms, or YouTube videos, and of course through the telling or hearing of a funny joke.  Trying to remember what makes you laugh, and starting your day with laughter can set the tone for the day.
A FEW LAUGHTER BASICS:

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