Well, I think the most obvious answer is to realize the impact that humor has on stress and engage in humorous activity more often. Joking is a great way to cope with a stressor or diminish the effect it has on us. In fact, a lot of humor comes from negative experiences or dark thoughts. Sitcoms and movies frequently make light of difficult situations, and stand-up comedians bring all sorts of pain to the stage. Humor is a great coping mechanism and learning how to laugh it off can be a helpful skill.
