18 Questions
What did Bubba touch Matt's mouth with to make him smile?
His paw
Matt had smiled recently before Bubba cheered him up.
False
What did Bubba say a smile is only a _______ away?
laugh
Norman Cousins was diagnosed with a _______________ illness.
painful
Match the following statements with their benefits of laughter:
Improves your mood = Reduces stress Boosts your immune system = Relaxes your muscles Adds joy to your life = Helps you sleep better
What did Bubba say was a priceless free drug?
Laughter
Bubba said that laughter can only be achieved by watching funny movies.
False
What did Matt remember Bubba telling him about feeding the positive dog?
It's all about your thoughts
Bubba said that positive dogs live _______ and healthier lives.
longer, happier
What did Matt say he felt like he could do after laughing with Bubba?
Fly
Bubba told Matt that laughing is a way to jog internally without having to go outdoors.
True
What did Norman Cousins use to fill his body and brain with positive emotions?
Watching hours of Marx Brothers movies and having his nurse read humorous stories
Laughing can help improve your __________ and reduce stress.
mood
What did Bubba give Matt to think about to generate smiles?
All of the above
Matt was able to sleep without pain after laughing with Bubba.
False
What did Bubba say Matt needed to feed to live a longer, happier, and healthier life?
The positive dog
Matt stayed awake and remembered the __________ jokes Bubba told him.
funny
Match the following statements with their benefits of laughter:
Improves your mood = Reduces stress Relaxes your muscles = Adds joy to your life
Study Notes
The Power of Laughter and Positive Thinking
- Laughter can generate smiles and improve one's mood.
- It reduces stress, boosts the immune system, relaxes muscles, and adds joy to life.
- Laughter is a free and accessible way to feel positive emotions.
- One can think of funny experiences or jokes to get started with laughing.
- Norman Cousins, a man diagnosed with a painful illness, used laughter therapy to heal himself by watching comedies and reading humorous stories.
- He discovered that a 10-minute belly laugh could help him sleep two hours without pain, and eventually, he was off painkillers and sleeping pills.
Feeding the Positive Dog
- Feeding the positive dog means focusing on positive thoughts and emotions.
- It's about choosing to think positively and cultivating a positive mindset.
- One can remember humorous jokes and stories to generate smiles and laughter.
- Positive dogs live longer, happier, and healthier lives.
- The concept is summarized by the phrase: "whichever one you feed grows."
The Power of Laughter and Positive Thinking
- Laughter can generate smiles and improve one's mood.
- It reduces stress, boosts the immune system, relaxes muscles, and adds joy to life.
- Laughter is a free and accessible way to feel positive emotions.
- One can think of funny experiences or jokes to get started with laughing.
- Norman Cousins, a man diagnosed with a painful illness, used laughter therapy to heal himself by watching comedies and reading humorous stories.
- He discovered that a 10-minute belly laugh could help him sleep two hours without pain, and eventually, he was off painkillers and sleeping pills.
Feeding the Positive Dog
- Feeding the positive dog means focusing on positive thoughts and emotions.
- It's about choosing to think positively and cultivating a positive mindset.
- One can remember humorous jokes and stories to generate smiles and laughter.
- Positive dogs live longer, happier, and healthier lives.
- The concept is summarized by the phrase: "whichever one you feed grows."
Explore the power of smiles and laughter in this uplifting passage featuring Bubba and Matt. Learn how to generate smiles and think of things that make you laugh.
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