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You make laughing a priority
As the old saying goes, "life's better when you're laughing" -- and no one knows that more than good-humored individuals.
Those who have a good sense of humor not only see the value in making others laugh, but they prioritize laughter themselves. And as a result, they're healthier and happier for it.
Studies show that smiling instantly boosts your mood and laughing can soothe tension and melt stress .
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You practice self-acceptance
Not all of us can be a person who is so open to their faults that they publicly make fun of their pitfalls, but people with a light-hearted attitude do practice more self-acceptance than most.
Good-humored individuals embrace their flaws and laugh them off (and let them go) in a healthy way. And it's something others should work toward: Self-acceptance is a key to a happier life, but it's not always practiced all that often .
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You're creative
It takes a lot of mental energy to come up with quick-witted quips that keep grins on others' faces. Those who have a good sense of humor tend to be more creative . And that's not the only cognitive benefit: One 2014 study found that laughter can also lead to a sharper short-term memory .
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You‘re conscientious
There's a line between well-intentioned humor and mean-spirited jokes, and those with good humor know the difference. "Most comedy is based on getting a laugh at somebody else's expense. And I find that that's just a form of bullying in a major way," comedian Ellen DeGeneres told CBS News in 2012 . "So I want to be an example that you can be funny and be kind, and make people laugh without hurting somebody else's feelings."
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You have good physical well-being.
Overall, humor can benefit us physically and emotionally, according to Peter McGraw, Ph.D., an associate professor at University of Colorado Boulder who studies emotions. "When done well, humor can have a significant positive effect on your life.
By developing a better understanding of humor we believe we can then suggest ways that people can live better lives -- from helping them cope with pain and stress to encouraging people to use humor to criticize brands that have done them wrong."
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Aging is just a fact of life to you
While most people fret with each passing birthday, good-humored individuals take it all in stride. Those "over the hill" cards? The jokes about looking older? Child's play -- and that light-hearted attitude may help you live longer. Research suggests that a sense of humor increases longevity into retirement . Bring it on, birthdays.
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