The sound of shared laughter is one of the most healing gifts of any holiday season. It bonds us, reduces stress, and lightens even the heaviest moods. Whether retelling family stories, playing silly games, or watching a comedy movie together, moments of shared humor can strengthen connections and ease tension.
Laughter has proven mental health benefits—it releases endorphins, reduces cortisol (the stress hormone), and even boosts your immune system. It is also known to create memories you’ll cherish long after the holidays.
Always make time for humor. You can play charades, share favorite jokes, or just let loose during dinner conversation. It’s not about forcing laughter. The whole idea is to create g an atmosphere where things can happen naturally. This is the season to let joy be contagious. The sound of shared giggles could be the highlight of your holidays.
Author: Mike Balof
A retired Air Force Master Sergeant, Mike used to lay in bed at night and worry about what would happen if his plant closed or found himself without a job. One day his plant closed. Rather than panic and hysteria (OK, maybe a little) Mike found himself carried away on the adventure of his life. Mike started with the best job he ever had working at Home Depot. He spent 8 years working with job seekers at a local workforce center, helping them to find employment. He then started his own company developing courses, writing books and urging others to follow their own paths into the future.
Mike holds a Master of Arts in Adult Education and Training and a Bachelor of Business Management, earned through the University of Phoenix and an AAS degree in Electronics Systems Technology from the Community College of the Air Force. Mike is a member of the Delta Mu Delta Business Honor Society.
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