This article was co-authored by Kendall Payne and by wikiHow staff writer, Amy Bobinger. Kendall Payne is a Writer, Director, and Stand-up Comedian based in Brooklyn, New York. Kendall specializes in directing, writing, and producing comedic short films. Her films have screened at Indie Short Fest, Brooklyn Comedy Collective, Channel 101 NY, and 8 Ball TV. She has also written and directed content for the Netflix is a Joke social channels and has written marketing scripts for Between Two Ferns: The Movie, Astronomy Club, Wine Country, Bash Brothers, Stand Up Specials and more. Kendall runs an IRL internet comedy show at Caveat called Extremely Online, and a comedy show for @ssholes called Sugarp!ss at Easy Lover. She studied at the Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre and at New York University (NYU) Tisch in the TV Writing Certificate Program.
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You've probably heard that laughter is the best medicine, but did you know that it actually can have physical health benefits? Laughing helps relieve stress and tension, boosts your oxygen intake, and can actually help improve your immune system.[1] Even without the physical benefits, though, laughter is just plain good for your mood, so check out these tips to get laughing today!
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- ↑ Kendall Payne. Standup Comedian. Expert Interview. 3 April 2020.
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If you are finding it difficult to laugh, try forcing out a few chuckles when you are alone at your house or in the car. Start by saying “ha ha ha” in different voices to see if it causes you to laugh naturally. To laugh even more, watch funny YouTube videos, read books by comedians, and spend time around people with a sense of humor similar to yours. If you’re still having trouble laughing, try joining a laughter yoga group, where you will be guided to laugh as you relax into different yoga poses. If you want to find humor in life or learn to laugh at yourself, keep reading the article!