Humour is, the one thing, which is enjoyed by all, irrespective of age, caste, gender, whatever. It is one thing which can bind us all and generate a positive and happy environment. Then why do most of us strive very hard to sulk and brood and contaminate the environment with negativity rather than smile, laugh and spread happiness and positivity.

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3. Humour – The Best
Medicine

4. Is infectious
It binds people together
Triggers healthy physical changes
Strengthen our immune system

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7. Laughter is good for health
• Laughter relaxes the whole body
• Laughter boosts the immune system
• Laughter triggers the release of endorphins
• Laughter protects the heart

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9. The Benefits of Laughter
Physical Health Benefits:
• Boosts immunity
• Lowers stress hormones
• Decreases pain
• Relaxes muscles
• Prevents heart disease

10. Social Benefits:
Strengthens relationships
Attracts others to us
Enhances teamwork
Helps defuse conflict (மனப் ோபோரோடடம்)
Promotes group bonding
Mental Health Benefits:
Adds joy and zest(ஆரவம்) to life
Eases anxiety and fear
Relieves stress
Improves mood
Enhances resilience(மனததின்
விோிதிறம்)

11. Laughter and humour helps us
stay emotionally healthy

12. The link between laughter and
mental health
• Laughter dissolves distressing emotions
• Laughter helps you relax and recharge
• Humour shifts perspective (ஆயவ ெசயத மடெவடததல்)

13. Creating opportunities to laugh
• Play with a pet.
• Go to a yoga class.
• Goof around with
children.
• Do something silly.
• Make time for fun
activities
• Watch a funny movie or
TV show.
• Go to a comedy club.
• Read the funny pages.
• Seek out funny people.
• Share a good joke or a
funny story.

14. Laughing with others is more
powerful than laughing alone

16. Bringing more humour and
laughter into your life
 Smile
 Spend time with fun, playful people
 Bring humour into conversations
 When you hear laughter, move toward it

19. Ways to help yourself see the
lighter side of life
Laugh at yourself
Attempt to laugh at situations rather than
bemoan them
Surround yourself with reminders to lighten up
Keep things in perspective
Pay attention to children and emulate them
Deal with stress

24. Checklist for lightening up
Is it really worth getting upset over?
Is it worth upsetting others?
Is it that important?
Is it that bad?
Is the situation irreparable?
Is it really your problem?

25. Thank you for your
patience