Celebrating World Laughter Day with Intention, 4th May 2025
When did we forget how to laugh?
We track our steps. We meditate. We count calories. But when was the last time you had a real, soul-shaking laugh—the kind that lifts your energy and clears your mind?
We often think of wellness in terms of nutrition, fitness, and mindfulness. But laughter? It rarely makes the list. And yet, laughter is one of the most powerful—and overlooked—wellness tools available to us.
Every first Sunday of May, World Laughter Day calls us back to that truth. Not just to celebrate humor—but to intentionally invite joy back into our lives.
“The human race has only one really effective weapon, and that is laughter.” Mark Twain
Laughter doesn’t just feel good. It is scientifically proven to:
- Reduce cortisol and stress hormones
- Boost dopamine and serotonin
- Strengthen immunity
- Soothe pain
- Support heart health
- Reset the nervous system
Laughter is a physical, emotional, and spiritual release.
It is mindfulness in motion.
“Sometimes your joy is the source of your smile, but sometimes your smile can be the source of your joy.” Thich Nhat Hanh
Try This Today:
- Start your day with a smile challenge
- Listen to a funny podcast or video
- Call that friend who cracks you up
- Keep a “joy kit” with uplifting content
- Smile at yourself in the mirror
- Share a funny memory with your team
“Laughter is an instant vacation.” Milton Berle
Take the Joy Challenge This Week:
- Add “joy breaks” to your calendar
- Start your team meetings with humor
- Make someone else laugh—intentionally
- Choose to laugh even on hard days
Let’s Make Laughter a Lifestyle
In a world that can feel heavy and hurried, laughter is your permission to feel light again. You don’t need the perfect moment—you just need the intention.
Let laughter become your wellness habit.
Let joy ripple through your team, your family, your spirit.
Book a Joy & Wellness Coaching Session
Let’s co-create a culture of laughter, lightness, and intention.
Happy World Laughter Day from all of us at Belleza.
Here’s to living, loving, and laughing—on purpose.