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How Laughter Can Improve Your Business and Your Personal Life An ability to laugh at yourself can help cut tension and lower stress.

By Jack Canfield

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In this video, Entrepreneur Network partner Jack Canfield says that laughter is a great tool to respond to trying life events. It can help you cope and cut tension in healthier ways than getting defensive or becoming overly self-critical.

Canfield says that research shows laughter can also boost your immune system and help you retain information over time -- essential for people who see themselves as life-long learners.

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