I heard about changes in China's educational practices. Starting 2016, Beijing's No. 11 School added one item on their teacher's evaluation: How humorous is the teacher? I can't help laughing over this.
On second thought, it makes tremendous sense! According to a survey, on the average, a 4-year-old kid laughs about 300 times each day; a 40-year-old laughs about 3 times each day. Isn't it sad that we lose the ability to laugh as we grow old?
Also, consider the interactions between the poker-face teachers and the happy children. Laughing is contagious. I once said, teaching benefits both sides. Surely so if the children can make their teachers laugh as naturally as children are.
I see an extra health bonus here. Many articles emphasize three keys to longevity: exercise, healthy diet, and great spirits or moods. Laughing keeps your spirits sky-high!
Chinese people like to say: 笑一笑,十年少 (Xiào yī xiào, shí nián shào): meaning: One laughing makes you ten years younger. In other words, with one smile, you will either look or feel ten years younger. What a great deal!
There is definitely a positive impact of a happy mood on your look and overall well-being. Be cheerful and positive! Trust the youth and health be with you, no matter what age. Laugh, one of the best medicines in the world, also it’s free!