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What comes to your mind when you think about self-care? Laying in a bubble bath with a face mask on? Going for a jog or to an exercise class? Taking a nap in the middle of a workday? All of these are valid forms of giving yourself some TLC.

But have you ever thought of memes as a form of self-care? Scientists do agree that laughter is the best medicine, so there is some good in them. 

The memes in the following list were compiled from an Instagram account dedicated to “healing through laughter.” The creators of the page advocate for self-care as well as physical and mental wellbeing and hope to brighten the days of their followers.

Just like anything else, though, they should be consumed in moderation, so no endless scrolling until you feel numb. Just enough to cheer you up so you can get on with the rest of your lovely day. Enjoy!

If you feel like you need more than just a couple of memes to get your laughter fix, plan a fun movie night or sprinkle the fun throughout the week by picking up a comedy series to watch. Your best bet is tuning into a show or a movie that you have already watched and loved in the past as this guarantees a couple of things.

First, you will not be disappointed. You know the humor will suit you and you’ll enjoy both the characters and the plot. Choosing a new film or series is much more of a risk: what if you don’t like the style of comedy? What if the ending is disappointing? So, opt for your own personal classic to get exactly what you need.

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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    that headline is gold. Except according to the story I found it was more like he was running away from the cow. . https://www.theguardian.com/world/2013/sep/09/swigging-pig-hogs-18-beers

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    Tempest
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Not a year ago I used to be a penguin on the left. Woke up at 5-6 am just to go for a walk and watch the sunrise. 2023 happened and now I’m the penguin on the right. Wish I could go back to my happier self.

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    Choosing an entertainment piece that you have already seen will be a more restorative experience, too. One study has shown that if you have had a tough day, tuning into something familiar can be restorative. It eliminates the pressure of choosing something that has to entertain you and instead just offers pure pleasure without putting too much energy into it. 

    In addition, you won’t need to tire yourself focusing on a new plot and getting familiarized with the characters. After all, getting to know them is like getting to know a real new person. If you opt to watch something with a group of characters you already know, you won’t have to put in the extra effort in the viewing. It will be like meeting your good old group of friends.

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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Relatable. Have had this happen several times with different dogs. Makes me feel like a boss until I remember I suck with people.

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    Another more passive way of getting your laughs in is by watching stand-up comedy. There are plenty of specials on YouTube as well as on various streaming services, so dig around and you’ll find something that suits your taste. Better yet, see if you can catch a live show somewhere. It will add a community aspect to the already fun experience.

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    Kevin the Manager
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    LOL. No longer a thing. I stream my music through my phone into my car audio system. I get the great songs on demand.

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    El Howard
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Yeah, sometimes I turn the stereo off completely when my exit is coming up, so I can focus on not getting lost.

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    If you are thinking about getting even more proactive about your fun-related self-care, see if you can take up a fun hobby. For example, improv can be a very fun experience that can also help you make friends. Through it, you become an active participant in a fun scenario that can make you and others laugh. In addition, you can also grow a little more confident and comfortable in your skin.

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    Fora Nakit
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I don't get why people hate that. Why do I have to spend 20 minutes of my time typing and interacting with you, when it can all be over in 2 minutes' time?

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    Floeckchen
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It's almost always the quiet ones where everyone is saying that nothing could shake them.

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    If improv is taking things a little too far, you can start small by practicing laughing yoga or laughing meditation on your own. The principle of it is quite simple: you voluntarily laugh to change your mood. And, as far as we know, it works

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    freyawuff
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Homer Simpson once said: "Why have three kids and no money, when you can have three money and no kids"

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    Laughing yoga can feel awkward and weird at first, but once you get into the habit of it, it’s pretty fun. Just like improv, it helps with shedding embarrassment and discomfort. Joining a group of laughing yogis elevates the experience even more, so look into what’s available for you locally or online.

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    Corvus
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Oh, my cat gets this look sometimes. I usually need to bandage my hands afterwards.

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    1 year ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The one time a spider scared me was, when I was lying in bed in pitch black and looking onto my smart phone when out of the dark a spider just ran across the screen.

    TheDemonicCat
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I thought I felt a piece of fluff on my face in bed this one time, so I picked it up to throw it elsewhere and it turned out to be a spider. I did consider burning my house down that night.

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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Not a spider for me. It was a mouse instead and it ran across the instrument panel of my car while I was driving at night. In the middle of traffic, I braked, jumped out and then stood there with the car door wide open, like it was gonna apologize and exit on its own. The people behind me were not happy.

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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    One time I slipped on a tight shoe but something was bothering me as I walked around so I took it off and the giantest spider crawled out. Didn’t bite me so I didn’t hurt it it, changed my relationship with spiders. They are now the defenders of my home against gross bugs I hate. Enemy of my enemy = friend.

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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    the spider can have the room matter fact keep the house its yours now

    Rosie Red
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I was in the living room and out of the corner of my eye, I saw something dart across the floor. I freaked out thinking it was a mouse. Turned out to be a HUGE spider. I almost wished it would have been a mouse instead. I wanted to burn the house down.

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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    And then you suddenly remember that spiders can climb walls easily

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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Yeah, but being afraid of something you could easily smoosh, makes people like me loose all reason. I'd climb onto the roof if any of the above scenarios happened to me!

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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    One time I was about to smack a spider that was on the wall and it jumped into my sleeve. So naturally, I shook myself like crazy. No spider fell out... I still don't know where it is...

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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'm in a wheelchair and once stranded myself on the toilet when a huge spider jumped in the spokes on the front wheel. I was about to get in the chair but instead screamed like a little child and pushed the chair away, waaaay out of reach. Thanlfully i wasn't home alone! Lmao

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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Me, after laying in bed watching a spider walk across the ceiling, when suddenly it wasn't on the ceiling any more.

    Frostfirefox919
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Well then I hope your like it up there if you live in Australia- there is at least 2 spiders of varying sizes under my bed as I type this

    emma malcolm
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    i woke up one morning to a scratchy feeling in my ear, it was a spider

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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I am super uncomfortable with spiders. But I am scared if the one spider I couldn't vacuum and then it ran off. I live in Denmark... they're not supposed to be that big and mean here.

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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Worst experience I had with a spider was being in the shower and have it drop down right in front of me and blocking the shower door to escape. I wear glasses, so I didn't see it until too late. I blew at it, but that made it swing TOWARD me. Had to wait for it to climb up

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    Another fun self-care practice that allows you to dial into yourself is keeping a laughter journal. In it, you note down what made you laugh and smile that day. Maybe it’s things you’ve seen, a joke you heard, or a comment that your friend made. Reflecting on these moments and writing them all down will give you another chance to appreciate the joy it brought you. The journal will also serve as a reminder of how much fun you’re having daily.

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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    adhd! ADHD! Drink some coffee, start to vibrate! ANXIETY (To the tune of under the sea)

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    All in all, there are a lot of ways to bring more joy and laughter into your everyday life. And whether you actively seek it or simply choose to notice it more, it can make you feel better. Laughter is a form of self-care after all.

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    Quirinus
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Yeah, the motivation always lasts until the moment I close the door to my appartment behind my back

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    LegendsNeverDIE
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I can relate. Actually I cant because I'm always on my phone as well. I guess we work.

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    1 year ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I have a problem where i can't stop laughing for like ageees and idk whether I subconsciously do that to try and fit in better by laughing even when the jokes are not funny or I just don't get them OR if you his is an actual illness that some people have * hyperventilates*

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    Tempest
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I once had two oranges sitting on my desk for over 3 months. I eventually ate one but the other one was left for about another month and went rotten. I was simply too lazy to peel them and eat when I could grab a chocolate or cookie as a quick snack.

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    Samantha
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Why do people keep using Will Poulter's face as a meme? have you seen how he looks recently?

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    Menacing Duck
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Reminds me of this joke my dad told me: "My grief counselor died. He was so good, I don’t even care."

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    The only Plueschopossum
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My biggest fear when I send screenshots of stupid conversations to my work bestie 😂 I always do a double check before I hit the send button.

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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    my whole family dos this lol but mostly we are lazy to replace the bottle

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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    this is me with my friends from my previous school lol. they are like ''we should talk more let's take call tmrw'' but we don't, so it's like we chat once a year or smth. and one friend thought I left the country even though i just changed my school and some don't even know i changed my school haha

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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That's not spending money. That's food. You have to eat or you'll die. That's science.

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    Nosirrow
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Removing toxic people from your life is important. I don't have anyone else, but loneliness is better than taking gaslighting forever.

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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I determine whether my messages are worth replying to by doing this

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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'm just going to say: Never use this to end an argument (unless there is a waning amount of options) or just say this to anybody who happens to be speaking, it immediately prompts the target to just suddenly not be able to find any words.

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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Solitude and reflection are important to mental well being, that and hours upon hours of gaming

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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    A colleague of mine used to watch cooking videos while eating low calorie food because he was trying to lose weight. It worked out for him.

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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    only rich people say this if you grow up broke yes yes it does lol

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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    it's ridiculous. what i see "this is how stressful i am for my man, he can't even friendly touch a woman"

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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Dang!!! I look ugly when I cry, even if I’ve only been crying for that 30 second break I allow myself every once in awhile…

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