The Laughter Effect

<b>Supercharge your "happy hormones" with this motivational self help book featuring mind-body techniques for boosting joy and gratitude through laughter.<br><br>Laughter really is the best medicine!</b><br><br>In <i>The Laughter Effect</i>, Ros Ben-Moshe provides a roadmap to tap into the lighter side of life with laughter therapy. Ben-Moshe shares tips and tools to achieve an intentional state of being she calls the Laughter Effect–a way to elevate mindfulness, gratitude, and self-compassion, includin<br><br><ul><li>Laughter yoga, which is comprised of coordinated movements, breathing and stretching, positive reinforcements, and expressions of mirth</li><li>Starting a humor journal, where you collect things that make you laugh for future reference</li><li>Smiling and laughing mindfulness practices, including a gratitude mindful body scan</li><li>Positive reframing to help you find joy in difficult times</li></ul><br>When used regularly, it enhances resilience to stress, enabling you to respond to adversity and bounce forward with humor, levity, and grace. <br><br>Drawing on research from around the world, practice and wisdom from humor and laughter therapy, and positive psychology and neuroscience, Ben-Moshe shows you how to use the energy of laughter and joy to counter stress hormones and stimulate a daily dose of positive wellbeing with “happy hormones.”<br><br>The techniques, strategies and practices you’ll learn can transform your physical, mental, social and emotional landscape. Viewing life through a laughter lens will awaken a positive change in yourself, how you respond to the world and, in turn, how the world responds to you.