About this quote

A good laugh changes how you carry a day. It loosens tight shoulders, cools angry thoughts, and makes hard problems feel smaller. Look for people who make you laugh and give them space in your week, even if it’s a short phone call. Those moments are a practical way to recover energy and keep stress from piling up.

When to use it

• During a tense budget meeting I told a silly personal story and everyone laughed; the tension dropped and we moved forward faster.
• After a sleepless night with the kids I put on a goofy song and we danced for five minutes—laughing made the morning manageable.
• At the oncology clinic my friend recalled a ridiculous memory and we both laughed; it gave me a real break from fear for the rest of the day.
• On a long training run my partner made a ridiculous face and we both burst out laughing; it broke the pain and kept me going.