Cultivating a Sense of Humor
Yesterday I recommended watching comedies as a stress reducer.
Honestly I don’t know how people with no sense of humor survive. Life can be mighty hard at times. Cultivating a sense of humor in response can really lighten the load.
I’ll admit when times are tough, the humor can turn rather black but that’s the point after all. Find the humor and you alleviate the stress.
I know it’s easier said than done. When you’re feeling the most stress, it may feel impossible, but over time it can be cultivated.
Start here and see how it goes…
When you’re feeling stressed, take a breathe, then just step back for a moment and imagine your watching the situation as an outsider. With that perspective I’d bet there’s quite a lot you can see about the situation that’s humorous.
January 3rd, 2010 at 8:40 am
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