A day without laughter is a day wasted. – Charlie Chaplin
Laughter is a tranquilizer with no side effects. – Arnold Glasow
Even if there is nothing to laugh about, laugh on credit. – Author unknown
Laughter is an instant vacation. – Milton … Read more
The common meeting point of various theories is that emotions cause a noticeable physical change in the body. These physical changes can be perceived as body sensations. For example, fear causes an increase in heartbeat and happiness induces an expansive feeling in the chest and a feeling of lightness. Your attitude towards life events and cognitive abilities largely determines your response and … Read more
Self motivation and positive attitude are almost intertwined. A positive attitude is a prerequisite to self motivation and therefore it is essential that if one wants to stay motivated at all times one should adopt a positive mental attitude. However, attaining a positive attitude is not easy. It requires you to be in a state of general happiness, which can be attained only if you are at peace with … Read more
There is now a reasonable acceptance of the fact that the type of food that we eat can affect our emotional wellness. Out of the three neurotransmitters that are involved in promoting positive mood, serotonin is the one that is greatly affected by the food we … Read more
Everyone suffers from ‘blues’ once in a while. The feeling of gloominess that seemingly overwhelms us at times is often confused with depression. In fact, in most cases, these are transient mood swings that vanish on their own as soon as your attention is diverted by something more interesting and … Read more
Deep breathing is a critical piece of maintaining good health. It helps to relieve a range of stress-related symptoms, such as anxiety, panic attacks, and irritability. Breathing exercises is something you can practice any time you feel the need. In fact, signing and yawning are signs that your body isn’t getting enough oxygen; the sigh or yawn is your body’s way of righting the … Read more
A variety of daily nutrients can help to regulate our stress levels and our moods. Tryptophan, for example, which is found in milk and other dairy products, helps our bodies build neurotransmitters, such as serotonin. The B vitamins are also important for our mental … Read more
Since ancient times, we’ve had a built-in technique for dealing with stress – we could stand and fight, or we could flee. In both cases our bodies underwent some radical changes to ensure the survival: raised heart rate, increase in oxygen, increased muscular tension, and hormonal changes. Work deadlines, family … Read more
