Laughter is a powerful way to be happier, decrease stress, and relax. When you stop taking things too seriously and start to laugh at yourself, you’ll notice striking changes.

Laughter is the Best Medicine

They say laughter is the best medicine. It’s the best way to lighten up and gives you hope and courage in challenging situations. How many times have you been in an intense situation and you found something to laugh about? Did you feel better immediately afterwards?

Relaxes the Whole Body

Your body relaxes and a good feeling resonates in your heart, mind, and body. It also boosts your immune system and releases endorphins that are responsible for making you feel good overall.

Laughter also decreases stress and keeps you emotionally healthy.

Changes Your Perspective

Laughter allows you to be more spontaneous. It helps you to shift your perspective in challenging moments. In my family, we have had many arguments and if someone suddenly broke out into laughter over even something mundane, it changed the entire atmosphere. Immediately, my entire family was laughing and not remembering what we were even bickering about.

Another important thing laughter does is helps you to count your blessings. It’s easy to get sucked into negativity and look at only what’s wrong in your life, when in fact, there are many beautiful blessings.

What are Ways to Laugh During Challenging Moments?

• Watch a Funny Television Show or Movie
• Read Comics
• Call a Friend who Makes You Laugh and Speak with them
• Hang out with Your Friends who Make You Laugh
• Spend Time with Children or Pets
• Have a Game Night
• Reminisce about Funny Memories with Your Family

Do you laugh at yourself? Please share with me in the comments!

Facing your fears is one of the most transforming experiences you have in your life. Everyone has fears, seemly trivial or significant, but nonetheless they are present in our lives. Even tiny fears when not dealt with can hinder your progress and limit your potential.

You may have seen such people. They may have a fear of animals or getting married – whatever it is, it is important to face them bang on. Otherwise, they never really go away…

The Result Might Be Amazing

The result could blow your mind away. You never know the outcome of something you set out to do, but it’s better to try something despite your fear rather than live your life wondering what could have happened.

You can Overcome It

The possibility of overcoming what your fear should be enough to face it fully. For example: If you have a fear of being emotionally close to someone, then probe deep in your heart why you do. Does it have to do with some experience in the past? Do you have patterns of thinking that are limiting you?

Limits Your Potential

If the fears are not going away and you’re discontent in your life, this is clearly a sign to do something about your fears. Not only does it prevent you from living an inspired life, it also limits your potential. Imagine what you could be capable of if your fears didn’t get in the way.

Inspire Yourself and Others

Many people in the world have stood up to their fears and in the process, inspired many. If you’re a parent, dealing with your fear can set a great example for your kids. Or you can inspire your boyfriend or friends to do the same.

Realize the Fear is Greater than the Outcome

Often,  the fear takes on this seemingly grand aura. It’s a lot larger than it actually is. When you start to live with the fear, you say yes to fear instead of love. You’re living your life from a place of fear, instead of beauty.

Deal with Things, Rather than Avoid them

One of the best lessons it can teach you is to deal and confront what is bothering you. Avoiding something has never solved anything. The first step to finding a solution is to admit there is a fear and problem.

How do you feel when you face your fears? Please share with me in the comments.

I have grown tremendously through my twenties. I know I still have two years until thirty, but I can’t help but reflect. And the biggest thing I have learned is: Feel Comfortable in not being in Control

You’re a Human Being

I love this quote by Beyonce. It resonates strongly with me. Sometimes, you may forget that you’re a human being. You’re a normal woman with normal desires and fears. Accept that about yourself.

Not everything is going to be perfect and you won’t always know the answers in advance. It takes time and experience to learn what may have appeared to be obvious to you now, but you didn’t know at the time. So cut yourself some slack!

Be Comfortable with Not Knowing

This is the biggest lesson I can take away from my twenties. For a good chunk of my life, I have tried to be in control. But life was always one step ahead of me. The truth is I’m only a human being and I don’t know all the answers in advance. I don’t know the outcomes to my actions in advance. The only thing I can do is keep putting my best foot forward and hope for the best.

Allow Yourself to Fall in Love

Another huge lesson I learned in my twenties. Open myself to fall in love. Love is a beautiful emotion. It’s filled with many gray shades, and to be honest, I have stopped judging people now. Because there really sometimes is no right or wrong when you’re in love. It brings out a wide range of emotions in you, but what would life be like with no love? It’s how you live a complete life.

How do you feel when situations are not in your control? Please share with me in the comments!