CLEVER THINKING

Smart ideas for boosting your brain

Laugh Create a laughter stash of favourite videos, podcasts, photos, memes… anything that reliably makes you laugh. Use as soon as you feel anxiety rising and laugh to relieve stress or release pent-up emotions. The science: Laughing releases opioids which can relieve pain, reduce anxiety and enhance mood. It also reduces circulating levels of cortisol – the stress hormone. Among many other benefits, a shared laugh promotes interpersonal bonding, helping to forge enduring relationships. Taken from Brain Gym by Dr Sabina Brennan, illustrated by Andy Goodman. Available at laurenceking.com…

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The Simple Things (Digital) - 1 Issue, April 2024

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