Christmas Joy: Embracing Laughter and Good Health

Unwrap the Joy: Embrace the Spirit of Christmas!

Christmas is a time of joy, celebration and togetherness. As we gather with loved ones, it's essential to embrace the spirit of the season and spread happiness. 

In this blog post, we’ll explore the importance of laughter and how it can enhance our wellbeing, especially during this festive time. So, let’s dive into the cheerful world of Christmas and discover how a merry heart can be the best medicine!

Christmas is Here!

Merry Christmas to those of you who celebrate it. :) Christmas is a joyous occasion and so my wish for you is that you'll have an abundance of joy. 

Be Merry

"Be Merry" is a piece of impromptu music that I created on 23 Dec 2020 because it's Christmas and it's a festive season. So, please check it out here: Be Merry.:) 

A Cheerful Heart is Good Medicine

As the saying goes, a cheerful heart is good medicine. So, stay cheerful and thereby stay healthy.

According to Mayo Clinic, which is a credible authority (in my view) on health-related information, laughter is good for us. Laughing is a good way to relieve stress. 

Laughing is not only beneficial to us in the short term, we could also reap long-term benefits from laughing. If we laugh often, I believe that our immune systems will improve and we'll enjoy better relationships with the people around us as well. 

Laughing Therapy?

Some years ago, I watched the news on TV and there was this piece of news on laughing as a form of therapy or something to that effect. 

I could vaguely remember watching a group of people standing around in a circle and laughing together. And their laughing, to me, was so contagious. 

While I was doing a google search on this topic, I came across a website where the writer says that it's been proven that laughing has an impact on virtually every system in our bodies. 

Laugh More

I'd encourage everyone who reads this to laugh more and stay healthy. Do it for yourself and do it for the ones you love.:)

Spread Cheer: The Gift of Laughter This Christmas!

As we wrap up this festive reflection, remember that laughter is not just a source of joy but also a powerful tool for health. 

This Christmas, let’s commit to laughing more, cherishing our loved ones and spreading cheer wherever we go. May your holiday season be filled with joy, laughter and an abundance of good health. Merry Christmas to all!


Cheers,

Annie Chan

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