'Laughter is the best medicine': 25 Laughs That Will Guide You On Your Inner Journey to a Happy Brain (January 10, 2026)

Elna McHilderson • Managing Editor

Jan 10, 2026 7:00 PM EST

It's over a week into 2026, what are you doing to work on your mental health? Might we suggest LOLing at some memes?

Laughter makes you happy, happiness produces dopamine, that means when you LOL your brain is happy. That can help you achieve all kinds of things, especially for anyone on an inner healing journey. And, let's be honest, anyone existing in today's society most definitely has something to heal inside of them. It's time 2026, it's time to love yourself! Cure your woes with LOLs.

That's right, I rhymed woes with LOLs and I'm going to give myself a pat on the back for that because the little achievements count. I'm no Shakespeare, but I'm alive, I'm typing, I'm connecting with society, I'm LOLing at memes, and I think all of that is worth something. Next up, is maybe finally eating something before the anxiety of having only 5 cups of coffee today sets in…

I am sure you have heard of positive affirmations. That is when you say nice things to yourself to make your brain happy and feel better. Well, we believe memes do basically the same thing! You not only LOL but you get affirmed that you are not alone in this struggle. Oh, you thought you were the only one waking up instantly full of dread? Think again, bestie! The whole internet feels that way too, so let's meme about it!

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It's rough and tough out there these days. Prices are insane, every single country is fighting, and you're not even sure anymore if you have ever actually felt romantic love. Well, you're not alone, and guess what? We love you. That's right. Memes are our love language and just look at how many memes we bring to you every week! We're like a penguin bringing you a pebble asking you to love us back. Of course, we're just an entity online, so that love can only go so far… But we hope that we can, at the very least, help you never feel alone.
We all struggle, 'tis only human. Memes can help you feel a community and we invite you to join with laughter!
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