Fun in Relationships

by Annette Snider, Reach Therapist Intern

Today is April Fools’ Day or also called All Fools’ Day. This is a designated day of the year were practical jokes or pranks are played on friends, family, co-workers, etc., all in the name of a little fun! The positive sides of an April Fools’ Day prank are the health benefits. A good belly laugh is a great stress reliever and is also good for reducing strain on the heart.{1} It’s a great feeling to know that you can have fun and play a practical joke on someone, and when it is all said and done they will laugh along with you. That is a sign of a healthy relationship, the ability to be playful and have fun together. 

A question to ask yourself is…Are you having enough fun in your relationships to reap the health benefits associated with laughter and playfulness? Think about it? Are you a person that is fun to be around? Have you ever assessed your current relationships based on a FUN factor? There is so much negativity that inundates our realities that usually fun and games gets put on the back burner. Well, here’s a bit of trivia, April is also National Humor Month and a great time to put laughter, fun, and games as a priority in your life and your relationships. If you can’t think of the last time you had a good laugh or had a good time, you might want to consider making some changes.

We at Pfeiffer Institute Reach understand the need for having and maintaining a work/life balance. A balanced life includes making time for fun. Playing and laughing is a great way of taking care of yourself and when you do it shows!  Don’t fool yourself today, if making time for fun is something not on your calendar, Reach for the phone and give us a call, we can help. (919) 941-2900.

{1} Why April Fools’ Day is Good For Your Health – Health News and Views". News.Health.com. 1 April 2013. Retrieved 1 April 2014.