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How to Add More Laughter to Your Life: A Simple Weekly Plan for Wellbeing
- Iradne "Red"
- 3 days ago
- 5 min read
(MISSION. CONNECTION.)
Guest blog by Iradne Quick (84, with a plan, because apparently I’m organised now)
I’m not here to tell you to “be more fun”.
That would be rude. Also deeply unhelpful.
I’m here to suggest something far more realistic: make space for laughter to happen.
Because laughter does not like pressure. It refuses to perform on demand. If you chase it too hard, it disappears. Like a cat. Or a useful thought when someone asks what you do for a living.
So rather than forcing laughter, we create the conditions where it is more likely to appear.
Not perfectly. Not on cue. Not with a whistle and a clipboard.
Just gently.
Here, then, is a weekly plan. No heroic effort required. No gold stars. No perfection. And if you miss a day, you are still fully allowed to laugh.
That is not how rules work.
This is not the military.
The 7-Day Laugh Ladder: add more laughter to your life
Day 1: Clarity — The Joy Drawer
Save three things that reliably make you smile.
A photo.
A video.
A voice note.
A memory scribbled down somewhere.
Think of it as building a joy drawer for your brain — a small collection of things that can interrupt the heaviness when you need it most.
Day 2: Courage — The Soft Start
Begin one difficult conversation with warmth.
Not sarcasm.
Not avoidance.
Not a dramatic sigh and a passive-aggressive cup of tea.
Just warmth.
Something like:
“Can we talk about something slightly awkward? I like you. I’m nervous. Let’s do it anyway.”
It is amazing how often softness opens doors that force only slams shut.
Day 3: Connection — Laugh with Someone
Watch something short with another person.
Or send one funny story.
Or swap one ridiculous memory.
Or share something that made you snort tea through your nose.
Shared laughter counts double.
Not scientifically, perhaps. But spiritually, certainly.
Day 4: Clarity — The Comedy Walk
Go for a walk and listen to something light for ten minutes.
A funny podcast.
A comedian.
A ridiculous clip you have saved for emergencies.
You are not wasting time.
You are recalibrating your nervous system.
Sometimes a lighter mind starts with lighter input.
Day 5: Courage — Do Something Playful You’ve Been “Too Adult” For
Dance in your kitchen.
Build Lego.
Do a terrible impression.
Wear the ridiculous jumper.
Attempt joy without submitting a business case for it first.
Live a little.
Your bones will forgive you.
Day 6: Connection — Collect Stories
Ask someone:
“What made you laugh this week?”
Then listen properly.
Not while checking your phone.
Not while waiting for your turn to speak.
Actually listen.
This is relationship gold.
People remember who made room for their joy.
Day 7: Reset — The Bedside Smile
Put one silly thing by your bed.
A card.
A photo.
A note.
A tiny object that makes no sense but always makes you grin.
My kitten card has worked for years. At this point, I consider it borderline medical equipment.
Why this laugh plan matters
Because laughter is not a distraction from real life.
It is part of how we survive real life without becoming hard, brittle and permanently clenched.
It does not erase grief.
It does not fix stress.
It does not solve every difficult thing.
But it does create breathing room.
And breathing room matters.
It helps the mind soften.
It helps the body unclench.
It helps people reconnect with themselves and with each other.
That is not frivolous.
That is part of wellbeing.
How laughter supports clarity, courage and connection
If you want it framed in the 3Cs my daughter bangs on about, here you are:
Clarity
Laughter clears a bit of the mental fog. It creates a pause in the noise and gives your mind a chance to reset.
Courage
Laughter is not escape. It is relief. Sometimes a brief moment of relief is exactly what helps you face what comes next.
Connection
Laughter reminds you that you are not alone. It brings people closer without requiring a perfect speech or a carefully worded explanation.
A simple way to bring more laughter into everyday life
The point of this plan is not to become a different person.
You do not need to turn into someone who performs cheerfulness. You do not need a louder personality. You do not need a ring light, a gratitude journal and a curated playlist called Joy Era.
You simply need to notice what helps you soften.
A small laugh.
A familiar joke.
A shared memory.
A moment of silliness that cuts through the seriousness for a minute.
That is often enough.
So yes, this is my prescription:
Take two laughs and call me in the morning.
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What’s your “anemone in the car” moment?
What is the thing you misread, misunderstood or completely overreacted to — and later realised it was hilarious?
Those moments count too.
Sometimes especially those. Add more laughter to your life.
FAQs About How to Add More Laughter to Your Life
1. How can I add more laughter to my life?
Start by making space for laughter rather than forcing it. Save a few things that reliably make you smile, such as a photo, video, voice note, or funny memory. Think of it as a small joy drawer for your brain.
2. Why is laughter important for wellbeing?
Laughter creates breathing room. It does not erase stress, grief, or difficult situations, but it can help your mind soften, your body unclench, and your mood shift enough to keep going with more steadiness.
3. What is the 7-Day Laugh Ladder?
The 7-Day Laugh Ladder is a simple weekly plan for bringing more lightness into everyday life. It includes small actions like sharing a funny story, taking a comedy walk, asking someone what made them laugh, and keeping something silly by your bed.
4. How does laughter support clarity, courage and connection?
Laughter can clear a little mental fog, offer relief before facing something hard, and help people reconnect without needing perfect words. It supports clarity, courage and connection by giving your nervous system a moment to breathe.
5. What is an easy daily laughter habit?
Put one silly thing near your bed, such as a card, photo, note, or object that always makes you grin. Look at it first thing in the morning. It is a small reminder that joy is still allowed, even when life feels serious.
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