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WATCH A FUNNY VIDEO

If you’ve ever clicked on a video of a dancing dog to get your mind off of something negative, you already know how laughter can affect your mental health. Humor lifts your mood, promotes a positive mind-set, and reduces anxiety and depression. It also calms stress hormones in your body. When you’re in a calmer state, your blood pressure decreases, and the physical act of laughing sends dopamine to your brain as a reward, encouraging your immune system to work better and increasing your brain’s ability to remember and recall information. Sure, you want to avoid going down the rabbit hole, watching hours of videos to distract yourself from pressing obligations. However, taking some time to look at something that makes you laugh is an easy way to regroup after taking a tough exam or seeing your student loan balance. Stream a stand-up comedy special, watch pranks, put on an episode of a funny show, or post a meme—whatever has you laughing out loud.