Did You Know? Laughing at Your Own Joke Could Be the Best Therapy You’ve Had All Week

Finding Happiness in Giggles and Gear (Seriously, It Works)

As a mum juggling school drop-offs, work emails, dinner schedules, and a laundry pile that seems to regenerate like a Marvel villain, it’s easy to forget one small thing… joy. Not the Instagram-perfect, curated kind. The real stuff. The belly-laughy, snort-out-loud kind. The "did I really just laugh at my own joke again?" kind.

Let’s face it, some days happiness looks like five quiet minutes with a lukewarm cup of coffee. But what if I told you that science has your back on this one?

The Dopamine Drop: Why Laughing Matters

Here’s a fun brain nugget: Dopamine spikes 30% when you laugh at your own joke. That’s right — your quirky sense of humour, including that pun you muttered to yourself in the car after school pick-up, is actually giving your brain a boost. It's like a tiny Happy Meal… but with less sugar and more internal validation.

So, how can we use this gem of knowledge in real life? Here’s how I’ve turned the art of laughing at myself into a daily mood-boosting ritual:

• Insert comedy into routine: I narrate my chaotic life like a sitcom. “Coming soon to a mum near you: The Great Yogurt Spill of 2024.”
• Outfit yourself like a superhero: Whether it's my comfiest yoga leggings or my favourite graphic tee that says “Mommin’ Ain’t Easy,” gearing up makes me feel human again. Honestly, our gear is basically therapy—without the copay.
• Share the joy with your tribe: Text your funniest moment of the day to a friend. Laughed when you mixed up dry shampoo with foot spray? That’s gold. Share it. Relive it.
• Laugh out loud. Literally: Don’t just smile. Let it out. Like, disturbing-the-sleeping-baby levels of laughter. Your brain will high-five you with dopamine.

Conclusion: Give Yourself the Giggles

In a world full of “shoulds,” one thing you absolutely should do is chase the joyful stuff. Laughing at your own jokes is free, effective, and often wildly underrated. It sparks connection with your kids (“Mum, you’re weird… but funny”), it blurs stress, and yes—science confirms—it boosts that beautiful dopamine.

So today, throw on gear that empowers you, crack a joke (even if you’re the only one laughing), and lean into the humour of everyday madness. You’ve got this, Mama.

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