Chapter 1. Chapter 12 Adopting a Success Attitude Activity

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The phrase “laughter is the best medicine” is especially true when it comes to relieving stress. Laughing relaxes tense muscles; reduces blood pressure and heart rate; exercises the muscles in your face, diaphragm, and abdomen; boosts your immune system; and triggers your body to release pain-fighting hormones. In fact, after you’ve had a big laugh, you could be free of muscle tension for as long as 45 minutes. Plus, laughter boosts your mental health by distracting you from stress.

With these advantages in mind, do the following: