LOL: The benefits of having a good giggle
We all know it feels good to laugh – but laughter might also be good for your wellbeing.
Wander through a children’s playground and there’s a good chance you’ll hear an orchestra of laughter – but the same is not always said of adult areas. “Adults generally laugh a lot less than children,” says Ros Ben-Moshe, director of Laughlife Wellbeing Programs and adjunct lecturer in the La Trobe University School of Public Health.
She blames societal pressures, arguing many adults may have been conditioned not to laugh as much due to environments like workplaces. For example, “If it looks like we’re enjoying ourselves too much, there may be an assumption that people are not taking their work seriously,” Ros explains.
LOL Revolution
Ros wants to lead a laughter revolution, spreading the word about the benefits of having a regular LOL. Here’s why she’s such a fan of a chuckle.
