weather is really getting to me! So, when my partner (who is in the Dominican) told me that he was going to the beach today, I broke out in tears! I wanted to go to the beach today too :)
I knew my response was ridiculous and childish - so almost immediately, amidst my tears, I started to laugh and laugh. I had a real belly laugh and WOW did it feel great! Little did I know the many benefits of laughter: reduced stress, boosting of the immune system and even is a form of exercise of your internal organs! From the same article, according to German Psychologist - Michael Titze, "In the 1950's people used to laugh 18 minutes a-day; but today we laugh not more than 6 minutes per day despite the huge increase in the standard of living." AND children laugh 300 to 400 times a day, but adults do not laugh more that fifteen times a day. What?!?! So, it is obvious we need to lighten up and laugh more. If you love dogs, like I do, this picture will really crack you up! :)
Wishing you a wonderful Belly Laughing Day!! Kelly McIntyre M.Sc.




