🧃 A Daily Dose of Giggle Juice 🤭

On our final day celebrating the topic of Humor, let's look for some easy ways to make it part of your routine (... meaning your daily routine, not a comedy routine)

Is this anything like how you start your day?

We've talked a lot about how beneficial humor is – it's good for your health, sharpens your mind, builds connections, and helps you bounce back from tough stuff. But how do you actually make it a regular part of your already jam-packed day? It's not about becoming a stand-up comedian on your morning commute (unless you want to), but about finding small, consistent ways to invite more laughter and lightness into your daily round.

A little intention and a willingness to embrace the lighter side of life will go a long way:

Start Your Day with a Smile (or a Giggle!)
  • Silly Alarm Clock: Instead of a jarring beep, set your alarm to an amusing song or a short clip from a favorite comedy show.
  • Morning Meme/Joke: Before diving into emails, spend five minutes looking at a funny meme, a hilarious animal video, or reading a quick joke online.
  • "What's Funny?" Ritual: While getting ready, briefly think, "What's one thing that made me smile yesterday?" or "What's one silly thing I might encounter today?"

Inject Lightness into Your Workday
  • Humor Buddy: Find a colleague with a good sense of humor and exchange a funny observation or a lighthearted comment during a break.
  • Playful Puzzles: Keep a small desk toy, a doodle pad, or a lighthearted brain teaser handy for quick mental breaks.
  • "Humor Hunt": Challenge yourself to find one absurd or amusing thing that happens during your workday. Did the stapler jam in a ridiculous way? Did someone use an odd metaphor?

Brighten Your Commute or Errands
  • Comedy Podcasts/Audiobooks: Ditch the heavy news for a stand-up special or a humorous podcast on your drive or public transport.
  • Observational Games: Play "spot the funny" – look for amusing signs, quirky characters, or unexpected situations while you're out and about.
  • Silly Walks (probably best in private): If you're walking home, let loose for a few seconds with a silly walk when no one's watching.

Wind Down with Whimsy
  • Funny TV/Movie Clip: Instead of jumping straight into a serious show, watch a 5-minute clip of your favorite comedy sketch or a blooper reel. (Harmless "fails" can be pretty darn funny too!)
  • Share the Laughs: Tell a family member or roommate about something funny that happened to you today. (Or show them the clip you watched)
  • Journal a Giggle: Before bed, quickly jot down one thing that made you laugh or smile during the day. This trains your brain to look for the positive.
Incorporating humor into your routine isn't about forced laughter; it's about cultivating an openness to joy, finding delight in simple moments, and consciously choosing to invite lightness into your day. 

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Today's Action Prompt: Choose one of the tips above (or come up with your own!) and consciously try to incorporate a tiny moment of humor into your routine today. Whether it's a funny podcast, a silly thought, or a quick laugh, plan it out in the morning and make sure it happens before you turn in for the night!