Informative Speech
Samantha Webster
CMST 2060
Informative Speech
INTRODUCTION
I. So, what did Jay-Z call his girlfriend before they got married? FEYONCÉ
A. For those of you who laughed at my super corny joke, first off thank you, and secondly, I want to ask, how are you feeling after that laugh?
B. Well if you feel any better its because I, being the wonderful classmate that I am just gave you a dose of the best medicine you can get, LAUGHTER!
II. Laughter is a very powerful antidote for things such as pain, stress, and conflict.
III. And by bringing more humor and laughter into your life you can help to stay emotionally healthy.
IV. Today I want to share with you the ways that can benefit you from laughter. Including physical, mental, and social …show more content…
Laughing can actually lower your blood pressure.
a. Laughter reduces the production of stress hormones both during and a while after laughter occurs.
b. While laughing you are working your muscles, which leads to an initial rise in blood pressure that is followed by a more sustained drop.
c. Your diaphragm, abdominal, respiratory, facial, leg and back muscles are working out while laughing.
B. Another physical benefit of laughter is the decrease of pain.
a. Releases “feel good” brain chemicals, which can reduce pain.
b. Humor activates the release of endorphins and can relieve muscular tension.
Transition: “But laughter does not only physically benefit the human body.”
II. Main Point. “Mentally, laughter can have many benefits to us as well.”
A. Laughter can ease anxiety an fear
a. People with strong sense of humor become less depressed and anxious than people whom lack sense of humor.
b. President of HUMORWORKS Seminars in Tampa, Florida, John Moreall, explains that you go into a relaxed state after laughter.
B. By simply having a good laugh, you could dramatically improve you mood.
a. Researchers at West Chester University in Pennsylvania found that students who used humor as a coping mechanism were more likely to be in a positive
CMST 2060
Informative Speech
INTRODUCTION
I. So, what did Jay-Z call his girlfriend before they got married? FEYONCÉ
A. For those of you who laughed at my super corny joke, first off thank you, and secondly, I want to ask, how are you feeling after that laugh?
B. Well if you feel any better its because I, being the wonderful classmate that I am just gave you a dose of the best medicine you can get, LAUGHTER!
II. Laughter is a very powerful antidote for things such as pain, stress, and conflict.
III. And by bringing more humor and laughter into your life you can help to stay emotionally healthy.
IV. Today I want to share with you the ways that can benefit you from laughter. Including physical, mental, and social …show more content…
Laughing can actually lower your blood pressure.
a. Laughter reduces the production of stress hormones both during and a while after laughter occurs.
b. While laughing you are working your muscles, which leads to an initial rise in blood pressure that is followed by a more sustained drop.
c. Your diaphragm, abdominal, respiratory, facial, leg and back muscles are working out while laughing.
B. Another physical benefit of laughter is the decrease of pain.
a. Releases “feel good” brain chemicals, which can reduce pain.
b. Humor activates the release of endorphins and can relieve muscular tension.
Transition: “But laughter does not only physically benefit the human body.”
II. Main Point. “Mentally, laughter can have many benefits to us as well.”
A. Laughter can ease anxiety an fear
a. People with strong sense of humor become less depressed and anxious than people whom lack sense of humor.
b. President of HUMORWORKS Seminars in Tampa, Florida, John Moreall, explains that you go into a relaxed state after laughter.
B. By simply having a good laugh, you could dramatically improve you mood.
a. Researchers at West Chester University in Pennsylvania found that students who used humor as a coping mechanism were more likely to be in a positive