HAVING ANY ENTHUSIASM AND CONFIDENCE STEPPING INTO A NEW ADVENTURE? WINGSUIT GLIDING? YOU’RE KIDDING, AREN’T YOU?! FOR ME, I’LL LET THAT IDEA “FREE-FALL” TO SOMEONE ELSE RIGHT NOW, FOR A MORE SERENE QUEST. “Our days are a kaleidoscope. Every instant … Read More

SEVENTH . . . DEAL WITH STRESS . . . FIND YOUR JEST! Don’t go a day without laughing! “As laughter, humor, and play become integrated into your life, your creativity will flourish and new opportunities for laughing with friends, … Read More

SIXTH . . . FIND YOUR INNER CHILD Pay attention to children . . . Try to emulate them . . . They are the experts on playing, taking life lightly, and laughing at ordinary things. “Laughter is your birthright, … Read More

FIFTH . . . DON’T DWELL ON THE NEGATIVE Whenever you can . . . avoid negative people and depressing news stories/entertainment/conversations “Many things in life are beyond your control—particularly the behavior of other people. While you might view carrying … Read More

FOURTH . . . REMEMBER FUNNY THINGS THAT HAPPEN WRITE IT DOWN . . . TELL SOMEONE! “The ability to laugh, play, and have fun not only makes life more enjoyable but also helps you solve problems, connect with others, … Read More

THIRD . . . SURROUND YOURSELF WITH REMINDERS TO LIGHTEN UP “Keep a toy on your desk or in your car. Put up a funny poster in your office. Choose a computer screensaver that makes you laugh. Frame photos of … Read More

SECOND . . . LAUGH AT SITUATIONS INSTEAD OF MOANING Tips: Look for the humor in a bad situation . . . Uncover the irony and absurdity of life . . . Create humorous anecdotes that make you and others … Read More

SEVEN GROWING OLDER TIPS . . . LAUGHING ALONG THE WAYFIRST . . . laugh at yourself . . . lighten up with sharing embarrassing moments “The best way to take yourself less seriously is to talk about times when … Read More

Laughter is an Instant Vacation! Give it a try. Share it with a friend. You won’t regret it. “You don’t stop laughing because you grow older. You grow older because you stop laughing.” Maurice Chevalier, French Actor [Excerpt from Where … Read More

PLAYING AND BEING PLAYFUL TOGETHER . . . MAKES ALL THE DIFFERENCE “Remember that as a child, you were naturally playful; you didn’t worry about the reactions of other people. You can reclaim your inner child by setting aside regular, … Read More