Let’s talk about laughing through it. What does that mean? I’m so glad you asked!
I don’t know about you but laughter makes me feel better. Its helps with anxiety, lightening the mood, connecting with others, making awkward situations… less awkward? Ok, it may still be awkward and laughter may not fix a problem but it sure as hell can make it more tolerable! What I am getting at is that laughter has gotten me through some tough times and has also made the great times even brighter and full of light.
If you’re feeling down, try to give yourself a moment to separate yourself from the situation so you can find a way to fill yourself up with laughter. Some ways I like to do this are as follows:
– Watch a funny movie
– Read a book with some good humor in it
– Look up Dad Jokes online
– Pull up TikTok and watch videos of goofy things like dogs that fart (just found some of those online and trust me, it’s a good time. You’re welcome.)
– Talk to a friend or loved one who you can always count on to relate to. Bonus points if they’re funny.
With that said, I know laughter isn’t a cure-all and there are definitely times that it may be inappropriate to laugh (read: when you’re in the bathroom or when you’re having a serious conversation with someone) but it can provide a pressure release when things feel tense. And laugh at the stupid shit! Don’t worry about being mature and definitely don’t worry about being cool (that’s overrated, anyways). Let your metaphorical hair down! I can tell you that I laugh at farts and fart jokes, funny faces, silly noises, and other nonsensical things. A great tool to help you practice laughter is have a kid. Wait, don’t have a kid just for that reason – but my daughter fills our life with so much laughter and joy, it’s often easy to overcome feelings of sadness, anxiety, or anger, even momentarily, simply because she is being herself and it’s such a joy to witness. Find your joy and look for things that can help you laugh through it all.
So, I ask you:
– What makes you laugh?
– What’s your reaction to hard things?
– How can you add more laughter into your life?
– How will you try to remind yourself to practice laughter, even when things are tough?
Xoxo,
Kymmie
Laugh Through It 