World Laughter Day

According to the Heart Health ezine, Sunday, May 1, 2011 is World Laughter Day. Now that is a day I can celebrate and encourage you to, as well! I am one of those people who love to laugh and make every effort to do so each and every day. Some days I have to seek out people who make me laugh because, on my own, it's not a day I have laughed. And I know just who to call on when I am in need of a laugh.

I also have a number of people who regularly send me emails that make me laugh, or at least chuckle, so I look forward to receiving those messages, and do admit to sharing them with others in my network. In addition to people I can call on, I have videos of movies or TV shows that make me laugh. So I might sit back, relax, and enjoy a good laugh with some of those favorites. I also have a collection of books in which I can forget my worries, at least for a while, and laugh at, or with, the characters. Because I love music, I also have some CDs I have put together with only upbeat songs. When my spirits need a lift, or when I just want to keep feeling good, I can put on some music and sing my heart out.

Sort of on the opposite end of the spectrum, I also know of some people that I try to avoid in those moments when I desperately need to laugh. Some people are just not as positive as others and some days their negative attitude/approach to life could be a bit more than I can handle. So its important to know who helps to bring laughter into your life. Laughing is, indeed, very good medicine and should be taken on a regular basis. Make sure you laugh on Sunday, World Laughter Day, and as many other days as you can.

Mary Ann Davis is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in private practice providing coaching and counseling for life's transitions; including career change, job search, planning for retirement, returning to work or school, non-retirement planning, and other life planning issues. She is certified as a Master Career Counselor (MCC) by the National Career Development Association, a Life/Work Counselor (L/WC) by the National Employment Counseling Association, and is a Distance Credentialed Counselor (DCC). She meets with individuals in person and via telephone. Please visit her web site at www.YourCareerPlan.com for more information on her services.

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