In the whirlwind of our busy lives, it's easy to forget the simple pleasures that bring laughter and light to our days. But amidst the hustle and bustle, remember this, you deserve moments of pure joy, and laughter.
This week's affirmation is…
I Deserve Laughter
Je Mérite De Rire
Let laughter be the melody that punctuates your day, lifting your spirits and reminding you of the beauty in life's simplest pleasures.
I urge you to seek out moments of joy and laughter each day, for in these moments, you'll find solace, connection, and the undeniable reminder that life is meant to be lived with joy in our hearts.
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So where shall we begin… oh I know! The science…
from helpguide.org
It's fun to share a good laugh, but did you know it can actually improve your health? Learn how to harness the powerful benefits of laughter and humor. It's true: laughter is strong medicine. It draws people together in ways that trigger healthy physical and emotional changes in the body.
Next, experts weigh in on the role humor plays in calming conflict with your significant other
Laughter Can Improve Your Relationship
Experts weigh in on the role humor plays in calming conflict with your significant other. Any kind of humor that comes from the desire to be playful and promote joy is likely going to bring you and your partner together and help you feel better.
Next, a podcast
These ladies use laughter and friendship to talk about EVERYTHING
Enjoy!
with Jennifer Welch and Angie “Pumps” Sullivan
Let this comedic, feel-good podcast expose you to all the things you didn’t know you’ve had it with!
Next, our book selection from a fantastically funny lady...
Everything's Trash, But It's Okay
by Phoebe Robinson, (Foreword by) Ilana Glazer
Written in her trademark unfiltered and witty style, Robinson's latest collection is a call to arms. Outfitted with on-point pop culture references, these essays tackle a wide range of topics: giving feminism a tough-love talk on intersectionality, telling society's beauty standards to kick rocks, and calling foul on our culture's obsession with work. Enjoy!
Lastly, two funny femme centered films that you may have missed...
When Audrey's business trip to Asia goes sideways, she enlists the help of Lolo, her childhood best friend, Kat, a college friend, and Deadeye, Lolo's eccentric cousin. Their epic, no-holds-barred experience becomes a journey of bonding, friendship, belonging and wild debauchery that reveals the universal truth of what it means to know and love who you are.
and a sexy rom-com that's a bit unexpected...
Good Luck To You, Leo Grande
Nancy is a retired widower, who had a lackluster marriage. In an attempt to feel what she has lost, she books a hotel room and hires a sex worker for one fun, eventful night. Good Luck To You, Leo Grande has a level of honesty and empathy that fans truly appreciate and applaud. For a different take on a rom-com, this is a raw and endearing watch.
“All you need in the world is love and laughter. That's all anybody needs. To have love in one hand and laughter in the other.”
August Wilson
as always, affirmations from previous weeks are available here
you'll be hearing more from me soon. Promise.
tamara charese
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