Latest BlogOn the right you will find my latest blog related to Humour as a Nursing Intervention. If you want to see and read all my other blogs press the button below.All Other BlogsBenefits of Humor at WorkDecember 27, 2024I am incredibly passionate about humour in the workplace, and not because it’s just fun. I care about humour because humour work benefits are real! Involving humour in your workplace culture helps you be more effective with your fellow human beings and increase happiness at work So with that in mind, here are my Benefits of using Humour at Work. I organized these humour work benefits into the 6 core aspects of work – Execution, Thinking, Communication, Connection, Leadership and Health.…QuestionnaireQuestionnaireDownloads & MoreDownloads & MoreAbout & WhyAbout & WhyHumour MeHumour MeOther older BlogsHumour in the workplace: what’s funny, what’s notNovember 19, 2024Using humour in the workplace can boost your team’s spirits, make work more fun, ease tension when the going is tough, and help build trust among groups. A clever observation or lighthearted joke can also make leaders seem more approachable and relatable. We say laughter is the best medicine, and that’s true even at work. Just like any medicine, though, it works best when it’s used properly.…How to Develop Dry HumorJune 11, 2024Dry humor is all about subtlety. It’s so subtle, in fact, that many people believe it’s not something that can be learned. But like anything else, sharpening your wit is mostly a matter of practice. The more you jokes you make, the more you’ll get a feel for how to gauge your listeners’ reactions and find out what makes them laugh. With time, you’ll learn to recognize golden opportunities to insert a bit of well-placed deadpan humour.…Humour and Older Adults – Part 2/2May 1, 2024Laughter, the physical response to perceived humour, has demonstrated positive effects on physical and psychological well-being. Studies that focus on effects of humour on health and well-being of older adults are scarce. No studies were found that examine what older adults find humourous. The purpose of this descriptive study was to explore the humour stimulus in a population of older adults.…How to Be Funny at WorkOctober 9, 2024Work is often a humourless endeavor. Whether we’re earnestly attempting to solve big problems or striving for profits, jokes and laughter often seem out of place. But levity can actually help us achieve those serious goals.…Humour and Older Adults – Part 1/2March 20, 2024Laughter, the physical response to perceived humour, has demonstrated positive effects on physical and psychological well-being. Studies that focus on effects of humour on health and well-being of older adults are scarce. No studies were found that examine what older adults find humourous. The purpose of this descriptive study was to explore the humour stimulus in a population of older adults.…Valentine’s DayFebruary 14, 2024Valentine’s Day is a special occasion when people express their love and appreciation for one another. As nurses, we often have demanding schedules and limited free time, making it challenging to spend quality time with our loved ones. However, amidst the hustle and bustle of the healthcare setting, we find unique ways to celebrate Valentine’s Day and cherish the moments we have together.…
Benefits of Humor at WorkDecember 27, 2024I am incredibly passionate about humour in the workplace, and not because it’s just fun. I care about humour because humour work benefits are real! Involving humour in your workplace culture helps you be more effective with your fellow human beings and increase happiness at work So with that in mind, here are my Benefits of using Humour at Work. I organized these humour work benefits into the 6 core aspects of work – Execution, Thinking, Communication, Connection, Leadership and Health.…
Humour in the workplace: what’s funny, what’s notNovember 19, 2024Using humour in the workplace can boost your team’s spirits, make work more fun, ease tension when the going is tough, and help build trust among groups. A clever observation or lighthearted joke can also make leaders seem more approachable and relatable. We say laughter is the best medicine, and that’s true even at work. Just like any medicine, though, it works best when it’s used properly.…
How to Develop Dry HumorJune 11, 2024Dry humor is all about subtlety. It’s so subtle, in fact, that many people believe it’s not something that can be learned. But like anything else, sharpening your wit is mostly a matter of practice. The more you jokes you make, the more you’ll get a feel for how to gauge your listeners’ reactions and find out what makes them laugh. With time, you’ll learn to recognize golden opportunities to insert a bit of well-placed deadpan humour.…
Humour and Older Adults – Part 2/2May 1, 2024Laughter, the physical response to perceived humour, has demonstrated positive effects on physical and psychological well-being. Studies that focus on effects of humour on health and well-being of older adults are scarce. No studies were found that examine what older adults find humourous. The purpose of this descriptive study was to explore the humour stimulus in a population of older adults.…
How to Be Funny at WorkOctober 9, 2024Work is often a humourless endeavor. Whether we’re earnestly attempting to solve big problems or striving for profits, jokes and laughter often seem out of place. But levity can actually help us achieve those serious goals.…
Humour and Older Adults – Part 1/2March 20, 2024Laughter, the physical response to perceived humour, has demonstrated positive effects on physical and psychological well-being. Studies that focus on effects of humour on health and well-being of older adults are scarce. No studies were found that examine what older adults find humourous. The purpose of this descriptive study was to explore the humour stimulus in a population of older adults.…
Valentine’s DayFebruary 14, 2024Valentine’s Day is a special occasion when people express their love and appreciation for one another. As nurses, we often have demanding schedules and limited free time, making it challenging to spend quality time with our loved ones. However, amidst the hustle and bustle of the healthcare setting, we find unique ways to celebrate Valentine’s Day and cherish the moments we have together.…
