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Step 12: Have a Laughing Session

According to bestselling author Joel Saltzman, there are evidences that people
who laugh more often also have better problem solving skills. Those who have a
good laugh before a task are also more alert, more attentive, more patient, and
more creative. You might want to watch your favorite comedy film if you need
to study something really intently (like for an exam or business presentation).

Laughter lowers stress level, which hinders the brain from functioning better.
The reason behind this is the increased amount of cortisol in the brain. This
hormone slows down the transfer of data and speeds up the death of brain cells,
which of course, lead to inefficient mental state. As a result, you think and
memorize slower, and probably talk hastily and incoherently.

A person under stress also cannot concentrate well because there are a lot of
negative emotions bugging him.