Why Laughter Is The Best Medicine For The College Blues
College life can be pretty intense sometimes…to say the least! In the process of trying to deal with a wide variety of
professors, meeting new friends and finding time to sleep, we tend to become stressed out. There are countless stories of students dropping out or cracking under the pressure, but with the right approach to things, quality of life can improve dramatically.
If you’ve found yourself struggling to keep your head above water, we recommend putting aside your studies for a while and rediscovering your ability to laugh.
Studies show that laughter has the power to relax the entire body, while helping wash away daily stressors. Seriously, if you haven’t laughed in a few days, a week, a month or a year, it is highly recommended that you stop taking life so seriously. Common problems for those who fail to find their laughter include stomach issues/ulcers, headaches, backaches, depression and other ailments.
Some Ideas for Finding Laughter
- Watch a hilarious, knee-slapping movie
- Check out a stand-up comedy club
- Read a book by a comedian
- Invite friends over and dare to laugh together
- Go out on the town and authentically enjoy it
- Think about something that made you laugh as a kid
- Try to find the humor in daily life
- Find a laughing yoga class
- Watch some silly videos on YouTube
- Laugh at how seriously you’re taking this thing called life
- Put up funny posters around your apartment
- Scribble down hilarious sayings and read them each day
There is a fine balance that every college student needs to find. To accomplish this, it is important to take deep breaths and put things into perspective on a regular basis. Remember that college life is supposed to be fun! Yea…yea…it’s about getting amazing grades as well, but one day you’ll look back and wish you would have taken more time to enjoy life.
What makes you laugh? To help your fellow college students, share your thoughts in the comments section below.
