Finding humor in life

Laughter is the best medicine. The responsibility and seriousness of life can weigh you down, but finding a way to add a healthy dose of amusement into your daily routine can make a world of difference. Keep reading for 10 places to find humor in your everyday life. To start, kids lack the same verbal filters that prevent adults from saying exactly what we think. Whether that means trying new foods, learning new dances, or learning to pronounce complex words, the act of trying is always going to produce telling facial expressions, out of the box approaches and unusual reactions; all of which are funny. Animals are cute, cuddly and loving, but they are also funny.

Oh, what fun. But unlike a real game show, no prizes are awarded, no audience cheers me on and Door Number 2 does not hide a new sports car — or even a booby prize of a bucket of oats and a donkey. If only. Nope, the only reward is no pain if I win, pain if I lose.

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A sense of humor can be an amazing line of defense when it comes to coping with stress. Unfortunately, stress is inevitable and you can't eliminate it, despite your best efforts. You can, however, better prepare yourself for stress with several coping techniques. Developing a sense of humor about life's challenges is a great place to start.