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What does it mean?
Using humor on problems ensures there will always be something amusing to focus on.
In plain terms
Laughing at troubles keeps you laughing.
What can you take from it?
Use humor to cope with ongoing struggles.

Where it applies

  • stressful times
  • personal challenges
  • social bonding

Putting it to work

  • find humor daily
  • reframe problems

Questions to consider

  • What makes you laugh today?
  • How does humor help you?

Another view

Some serious issues do not respond well to humor.

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