Daily Inspiration - Laugh to lighten your load.

Laugh to lighten your load.

Laughing releases endorphins, those chemicals in your brain that make you feel good. Even if you don't feel like laughing, the act of laughing will make you feel better. If your goal is to feel better--healthier, happier, more relaxed--then adding laughter to your day makes sense.

Exercising your mental happiness is as important as exercising your body. Think of it as internal aerobics. Strengthen your sense of humor so that when strain after strain is beating you down, you can fight back with laughter.

Action for the day: No matter how silly you feel, set a timer and laugh for three minutes today--whether you feel happy or not. See what happens! © 2007, National Association for Weight Loss Surgery. All rights reserved.