Why Laugh

Opportunities Today : March  2007 Issue

Why Laugh

 

 

 

How often we've heard: “laughter is the best medicine”. But who cares a medicine? and for what! So let's change the saying from “laughter is the best medicine” to “laughter is the best solution”. Well, again the question arises: “solution for what?” and “why !” let's see why and what of the solution.

 

In the present day hectic life people are stressed due to overwork, anxiety and uncertainties. Stress affects our mind and thinking power. One is often stiff and stunned. A stiff state of mind makes one remain in confusion, perplexed and dazed. Now there are always options, opportunities, solutions and numerous ways out from any situation. Stressed mind keeps one revolving and immersed in problems seldom allowing one to work towards solutions which are always existing.

 

The best way is to bring your mind back to its normal relaxed state to function and work on solutions. Here comes the role of laughter. A smile and even an intentional put-on laughter relaxes the mind and by driving the stress away gives one space to think positively and creatively about problems and solutions.

 

Once the mind is in neutral state one is able to look at problems as situations and one can easily work on easy options which can be termed as solutions. A relaxed mind readily accepts reality. This acceptance keeps off conflicts and negative reaction. The relaxed state leads to awareness of reality helping to bring a positive change. Wherever change is not possible one can exercise the wisdom of accepting reality saving the unnecessary “strain” and “hurt”. Wisdom dawns in mind to understand the situation and practicality of getting simple solutions or accepting it.

 

This clarifies and sums up- why one should laugh. Let individuals, managers as well as corporates use laughter as their important tool for better management!