Latest Blog On 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 Work December 27, 2024 I 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.…Questionnaire QuestionnaireDownloads & More Downloads & MoreAbout & Why About & WhyHumour Me Humour MeOther older Blogs Humour in the workplace: what’s funny, what’s not November 19, 2024 Using 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 Humor June 11, 2024 Dry 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 2/2 May 1, 2024 Laughter, 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 Work October 9, 2024 Work 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 1/2 March 20, 2024 Laughter, 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 Day February 14, 2024 Valentine’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 Work December 27, 2024 I 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 not November 19, 2024 Using 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 Humor June 11, 2024 Dry 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 2/2 May 1, 2024 Laughter, 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 Work October 9, 2024 Work 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 1/2 March 20, 2024 Laughter, 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 Day February 14, 2024 Valentine’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.…
