Laughter therapy: it’s okay
If you’re needing a little levity during this social-distancing era, here are some shelter-in-place spring break staycation postcards guaranteed to make you smile. While the coronavirus (COVID-19) is no laughing matter, many experts say it’s okay to laugh during this pandemic. I learned from one op-ed piece that it’s called gallows humor – grim and ironic humor in a desperate or hopeless situation.
Finding humor is one way people cope with stress. I am definitely taking the coronavirus serious as I haven’t left my home in nearly three weeks; I’ve learned how to make face masks and disinfectant wipes; and I’ve scrubbed my hands so much that even lotion can’t repair my cracked skin.
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Giving back
I’ve also helped out a friend who owns a restaurant by creating some social media marketing to help promote he’s open for delivery and carryout. And just today I created a communication plan and content for a client that offers technology that could potentially help with the N95 respirator mask shortage. Too early for me to share details, but wanted to demonstrate that in some small way I hope I can make a difference in some capacity.
Laughter therapy: shelter-in-place postcards
So when I came across these funny shelter-in-place postcard images of my friend Jeff on Facebook, I asked for his permission to post on my blog. Jeff and I went to high school together in Iowa (we were in the band together) and life eventually brought us both to the Twin Cities area in a roundabout way. Jeff’s also a gifted singer and actor – and an elementary school library and media specialist who loves to travel.
Since travel is not an option during his spring break this week, Jeff is creating a series of COVID-19 shelter-in-place staycation postcards. I hope they provide you a calming respite and much-needed distraction during these uncertain times.
Stay home. Stay healthy. Stay connected. And if you’re having a little coronavirus anxiety, remember it’s okay to find joy while we navigate through this new way of life.
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Stay healthy, my friends
I hope these images brought you a little laughter therapy during this social distancing era. Stay healthy, my friends!
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Those were very funny. My favorite was the bowtie and Fine Dining. LOL Thank you.
I think that’s my favorite also!
Funny ideas to keep us amused
I thought it was a fun distraction.
Your friends are hilarious 😆 omg, please save him from the hole salon, lol! I love how smiling and laughing can be ok right now. Yes, the situation sucks- but life is what you make of it. Thank Jeff for the laughs and thank you for your creativity in this post, still laughing here 😅
So happy his humor is bringing joy. Jeff is hilarious and so awesome he agreed to share. I may need to look at these every day to remind myself it’s ok to laugh during this time.
LOL this is awesome, love it
They definitely made me laugh so am happy to share.
I think we all need this! Too funny!
I’m happy my friend agreed to share his humor.
Those are fun! Some much needed levity. Thank you!
Thank you!
OMG too funny! You made my day!
So happy to hear that!
This is a fun post gave me a laugh for sure!
Thanks! Happy to share!
Lol, this cracked me up! 😁 Kudos to your friend for creating these postcards – I love all of it, especially the “art scene”. This should reach more people.
So good to hear you enjoyed his postcards also.
These are too funny!! The world needs laughter right now.
It does help to find a little joy.
Love it! Definitely brightens the spirits!
So glad to hear!
These are really fun! Love the idea, and it’s definitely good to laugh during this time!
So happy to hear they made you laugh!
Looks like you guys had a LOT of fun making these. Laughter is for sure the best therapy
Jeff gets all the credit…he cracks me up!
So Funny!
Thanks! I thought so also!
I really needed this laugh! fun post 🙂 very creative!
Thank you…I’m happy you enjoyed this little respite of humor.
These are absolutely adorable! Well done! Still chuckling
Thank you…I’m so glad we could bring some joy to your life today.