Norman Cousins Quotes

Laughing is a medicine. It releases this amazing stuff.

Laughter is important, not only because it makes us happy, it also has actual health benefits. And that's because laughter completely engages the body and releases the mind. It connects us to others, and that in itself has a healing effect.

Laughter made you live better and longer.

I am trying to release endorphins here. I am not preaching to you - I am trying to make you laugh.

Laughing makes everything easier.

Laugh a lot. It clears the lungs.

When you release endorphins, you just feel good.

Laughter relieves us of superfluous energy, which, if it remained unused, might become negative, that is, poison. Laughter is the antidote.

Working out started as something mental. It was a way to release and let some things go.

Laughing is important. It's healing.

Exercise is a great way to get rid of stress and anxiety. It clears the head and gets rid of all that stuff that is annoying you and really isn't all that important. It filters out any grouchie-ness - it's a great mental filter.

Dancing and running shake up the chemistry of happiness.

Laughter is an instant vacation.

I usually get all my stress and anger out at the gym. But when I get out, I'm kind of a pleasant person - really.

Running opened up something beautiful in my life. I try to send the energy all over my body. I love the feeling of it.

Laughter is a tranquilizer with no side effects.

Every blessed one of you feels better for that burst of laughter.

For me, working out is nothing to do with looks. It's to let it all out - the stress, the self-consciousness - you think less; it makes you more centred.

I go to yoga every day. I meditate every morning.

After a long day, my favorite way to unwind is by going running. Not exactly the most relaxing activity, granted, but I always imagine I'm sweating out all the things weighing on my mind.

Whenever I'm sad, I just put on 'SpongeBob' and I cheer up.

Physical exercise is a great way to discharge stressful feelings that accumulate during the day.

Music really helps - singing is huge because it releases all the endorphins and gives me a real thrill. But I still have bad days.

You don't feel bad when you're dancing. You can't feel unhappy; it's impossible. It's such a natural way to release endorphins.

Exercising has a calming influence on me. It's almost like a meditation.