TRY A LAUGH BREAK—IT WORKS!

I read one article that says the best thing to do when feeling overwhelmed is to take a “laugh break.” If you’re all worn out and feeling defeated, take time out to laugh. It can actually rejuvenate you.In one psychological study, sixty people were divided into three groups and given equal puzzles to solve. All three groups failed the first set of puzzles. Then the researchers gave Groups One and Two some easier tests, like rearranging scrambled letters into words. Both groups did almost as poorly on this as they had on the first batch of really difficult puzzles.Before taking the same scrambled letter test, however, Group Three was allowed to have a “laugh break.” They got their chuckles out of reading a group of ten cartoons to see which ones were the funniest; then they took the scrambled letter test and scored well. The point is, humor can actually alter your mood. Humor made it easier for Group Three to get motivated. Their laugh break helped them overcome their earlier frustration and do a better job!*23\316\2*