There are several ways to bring more healthy laughter into your life and to those around you. The first is to watch and listen to that which is funny. Whether it is movies, television or audio recordings, the world's comedy library is growing daily and exposing yourself to comedy is an easy way to get laughter into your life on demand.

But the best way to find more laughter is to simply stop being so serious and find the humor in your life. Rather than complaining about life's frustrations, try to laugh about them. Complaining doesn't do you any good anyway and it certainly won't impress whoever is on the receiving end.

If something is so frustrating or depressing it's ridiculous, realize that you could, should and probably will "look back on it and laugh." Think of how it will sound as a story you could tell to your friends, and then see if you can laugh about it now.

With this attitude, you may also find yourself being more lighthearted and giving yourself and those around you more to laugh about. Approach life in a more jovial way and you'll find you're less stressed about negative events, plus you'll achieve all the health benefits of laughter.

Another way to find more laughter is to simply fake it. Just as studies show the positive effects of smiling occur whether the smile is fake or real, faked laughter also provides the same benefits. So smile more often, and sometimes even fake it if need be. You'll still achieve positive effects, and the fake merriment will lead to many more real smiles and laughter.