I’ve just been reading an article that confirms what we all know already - laughing really makes us feel good.  And if we feel good, it improves our health.  I’m not saying that laughter is a cure for disease, but it makes us feel better no matter what we are going through, whether they are mental, physical or emotional issues. 

 

Here’s a clip that was sent to me on Twitter (I’m “MegaPotential” on Twitter) who tweets under the name of “SellingGenius“.  It made me laugh out loud.  Y’know - some days when I’m trying to get myself in a better frame of mind and stop listening to my little inner voice (not the good one!) I need that “Stop it!” for myself.  I expect it might have limited use in my coaching practice though!!!

 

 

Here’s a start:

I think you get the idea.  Maybe none of these is your particular favourite, but I know there are easy, inexpensive treats we can all avail of, if we put our minds to it.  One of mine is playing “Risk” with the family (it’s a board game based on world domination!) great for unleashing hidden megalomaniac in all of us!

 

When you have your list made, start putting them into practice, and have fun!

 

Let me know what you’re favourites are.  I’ll put some in next month’s newsletter.

 

 

My suggestion this month (and don’t worry about the calendar, I know the month is at its end) is to pause.  People are quite rightly concerned about their futures now that it appears uncertain, but just pause - take a breath.  You still have control over how you react to every new thing, or piece of news, or dramatic event, that comes your way.  Sometimes it may be the only control you have, but it’s the most important.

 

Remember when you were a kid and you were taught to chant, if anyone called you names, “Sticks and Stones may break my bones, but names will never hurt me”.  There was a very good reason for that.  The names you are called, or the things that happen to you, are not as important as your reaction to them.

 

So this month, remember to - pause - breathe - take control - and now you get to choose how to respond.

 

Just a quick mention that April 25th is World Malaria Day.  I found this link on the Care2 website www.care2.com .  Take a look and see what you can do to help.  When half of the world is complaining about recession and depression, it’s a good idea to put it all into perspective and value our health, our privilege in living in first world conditions and our joy in the quality of our life and health.

 

When you watch this Unicef video, make sure to watch to the end.  As usual it starts by looking at the gloomy situation, but it’s worth watching for the hopeful ending.  I love happy endings!