Reframe negative thoughts
This practice enhances your sense of humor and boosts positive emotions.
What You'll Do
Reframe a negative thought into something humorous for 2 minutes.
Scientific Basis
A humor training program in older adults improved sense of humor measures and positive affect scores by ~18%, cultivating cheer through skill development in playful reframing.
Momtaz, Y. A. (2020). Humor training program on sense of humor among older adults: A randomized controlled trial. (2020)The Science of Impact
Improving humor skills can enhance emotional resources, leading to better mental health in older adults.
Increased positive affect can contribute to a higher quality of life and social engagement.
Humor training may reduce feelings of loneliness and depression in elderly populations.
Pro Tips
Participate in a humor training workshop for 1 hour weekly.
Engage in playful activities or games with friends at least twice a week.
Practice reframing negative thoughts into humorous perspectives daily.