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Stress Management Stress Management Stress Causes Stress Effects How To Manage Stress From Elizabeth Scott, M.S., your Guide to Stress Management I've mentioned in previous newsletters that April is Stress Awareness Month, so you may already be taking a special interest in stress management this month. But did you know that April is National Humor Month as well? The fact that both of these observances fall within the month of April makes it the perfect time to really focus on managing stress by bringing a little more fun into your life, and by learning how to laugh at the stressors you face in life. In the subject line I promised 10 ways to laugh more--and they're included in the second article below. However, I'm actually delivering many more strategies than that so you can really laugh in the face of stress from this month on. Join us on Facebook and Twitter for ongoing ideas, and share your thoughts as well! Happy April! --Elizabeth Health Benefits of Laughter Laughter is good for us in many ways beyond the wonderful serenity that washes over us when we share a deep belly laugh with a friend. There are several physical benefits that come with laughter that make it a stress-relieving, health-enhancing, longevity-promoting activity! Read more about the health benefits of a good laugh, and get motivated to laugh more, starting this month! Search Related Topics:  laughter  stress relief  healthy lifestyle Maintain A Sense of Humor: 10 Simple Ways It's not always easy to maintain a sense of humor. When stressors pile up, it can become more difficult to let the little things roll off your back. Certain personality types naturally become triggered more easily as well. Sometimes we just don't see the humor behond the frustration. Here are 10 strategies to get yourself more into a laughing mood! Read more Search Related Topics:  positive thinking  coping strategies  personal growth Celebrate Stress Awareness Month with Low Stress Living! Getting more fun into your life is important. Laughter and joy can come from within, but creating habits and practices that promote laughter and help you maintain your sense of humor can be really helpful, too. Here are a few things that can make a real difference. Read more Search Related Topics:  fun stress relievers  laughter and stress  social support Readers' Strategies How do other people have fun? Here are over 70 specific ideas that readers have shared. What works for you? Share your strategies on the Facebook page--we'd love to hear! Search Related Topics:  balance  fun  inner child Related Searches Stress Stress and Anxiety Coping with Stress Stress Burn Out Therapy for Stress Featured Articles What Type Of Personality Do You Have? Stress and Health Stress Relief Tips Positive Thinking for Stress Relief Free Personality Tests Ongoing Tools for Stress Reduction   More from About.com 10 Easy Ways to Look Thinner Don't wait until you've lost those first pounds to make these simple, slimming changes. Read more...> Create a Shared Photo Stream Sharing your photo stream with friends and family is a great way to keep in touch. Read more...> This newsletter is written by: Elizabeth Scott, M.S. Stress Management Guide Email Me | My Blog | My Forum   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About.com Stress Management newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About.com respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 1500 Broadway, 6th Floor New York, NY, 10036 © 2012 About.com   Ongoing Stress Relief Resources Facebook Page: About Stress Follow @About_Stress On Twitter What Type Of Personality Do You Have?   Follow me on: Advertisement