Laughter is an instant vacation.
~ Milton Berle
Need a good reason to laugh? Here's one. April is National Humor Month. It's a time in which you can laugh out loud, snicker and giggle without feeling guilty. Here are few ways to start your fun. Do it by:
Attending a "laugh" class. Did you know that you could take a class that teaches you how to laugh? It's a new form of therapy. Your laugh coach will instruct you on the ins-and-outs of laughter and also help you understand its benefits. It's a quick way and painless way to reduce stress and boost your immune system.
Telling at least three jokes. Do you think your funny bone is dead? Revive it by telling at least three jokes this month. Even if they all fall flat, you'll get a chance to stimulate your inner funny man. Who knows? It might be the beginning of a beautiful relationship.
Viewing a funny clip on YouTube. YouTube is popular for a reason. It offers its users endless hours of funny clips. So, during this month, make it a habit to visit this site. You can even pull up your favorite comedienne and get a few laughs for free.
Tuning into a morning radio show. Is your commute getting your down? Try listening to a morning show. Spreading joy and laughter is the focal point of most morning crews. So tune in. Try a syndicated radio show like “The Tom Joyner Show.” It'll make you laugh your way into work.
Watching a comedy. Are you a fan of I Love Lucy? Maybe you dig Beverly Hills Cops? Regardless, select a few comedies to watch this month and laugh your way right through tax season. It'll help you deal with paying the IRS and fumbling with the process of filing your tax forms.
Spending time with a light-hearted friend. Do you have a pal who always makes your laugh? Take time to see him. It'll give you a chance to let down your hair and let loose a few laughs. Try seeing your friend for at least two hours.
In conclusion, celebrate National Humor Month by tickling your funny bone. It'll be one holiday that actually relieves stress instead of bringing it.
译文:
庆祝全国幽默月
开怀一笑，好比度假。--米尔顿·伯利
笑需要理由吗？那么这里有一个理由给你。四月是全国幽默月，在四月你可以放声大笑，偷笑或是毫无顾忌地傻笑。这里我要给你一些意见，你可以由此开始试试：
参加一个关于“笑”的课程。你知道你可以参加一种课程，它会教你如何去笑吗？这是一种新的治疗方法。你的教练会指导你关于如何去笑的细节，让你了解笑的好处。这种方法能迅速轻松地缓解压力，提高你的免疫系统。
至少说三个笑话。你是否觉得自己的幽默细胞已经灭绝了？在这个月里至少说三个笑话来唤醒它们吧。就算它们全都没有起到预期的作用，但起码你有刺激内心幽默感的机会了。也许这会是一段良好的人际关系的开端，谁说得准呢？
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YouTube上查看滑稽视频。YouTube之所以如此流行的原因之一在于它能提供给用户无数滑稽的视频。所以，在这个月中，习惯去看看这个网站。这甚至值得让你放弃看最喜欢的女喜剧演员，免费为你提供笑料。
收听早间电台秀。你上班路上无聊的行程是否让你觉得沮丧？试着听听早上电台秀吧。大多数早间节目的焦点是传播快乐与欢笑，所以去听听看。要选择听企业电台的节目，像Tom Joyner Show，他会让你去上班时的一路大笑。
观看喜剧。你是《我爱露西》的粉丝吗？也许你喜欢《比福利山超级警探》（Beverly Hills Cops）？不管怎么样，这个月你都要选些喜剧看看，就算是税季也要笑着度过，这样你在国税局填纳税申报表时也挺得住啦。
和轻松愉快的朋友度过美好的时光。你的朋友中有人总能逗你笑吗？那么抽时间去拜访他吧，这样你就能轻松自然地把话说出来，在欢笑中交谈。至少花两小时以上的时间与朋友会面。
总之，激活你全身的幽默细胞去庆祝这个全国幽默月吧，这是一个轻松的节日，压力和烦恼在这个月中将有去无回。