Finding Your Laugh

In this episode of Beyond Bricks, host Kevin Stewart explores the importance of laughter in our lives, emphasizing its benefits for both physical and mental health. He reflects on the joy of childhood laughter and discusses how adults can reconnect with that joy. The episode provides practical strategies for inviting more laughter into daily life, including being silly, surrounding oneself with joyful energy, and practicing mindfulness. Stewart encourages listeners to embrace laughter as a vital part of their well-being.

Takeaways

Laughter is essential for physical and mental health.
Adults laugh significantly less than children.
Self-consciousness can inhibit laughter in adults.
Surrounding yourself with joyful people enhances laughter.
Inviting play into your life can increase joy.
Creating laughing rituals can help maintain a positive mindset.
Being present in the moment allows for more laughter.
Laughter can reduce stress and improve overall well-being.
Finding humor in everyday life is crucial for happiness.
A day without laughter is a day wasted.

Chapters

00:00 The Power of Laughter

13:11 Reconnecting with Childhood Joy

21:52 Strategies for Inviting Laughter Back into Life