Humour in the workplace: what’s funny, what’s not


Humour, Laughter, Way of Life


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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


Humour, Laughter, Theoretics, Way of Life


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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.

Valentine’s Day


Daily Life, Humour, Laughter, Way of Life


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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.

Humour in care: Laughter endangers the disease


Funny Stories, Humour, Patients, Theoretics


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When nurses are asked what job they do, the tone is often subdued and respectful. The other person will then say with some certainty: “I couldn’t do that, because there is so much suffering.” That is partly true. At the same time, however, there are endless funny situations and cheerfulness in everyday care. The author shows how to Use humour when dealing with patients. Patients find humour helpful A study of what patients want from caregivers found that they often find humour helpful. It creates distance to current fear and worry. Patients feel particularly accepted and valued as people when nurses meet them with humour or respond to their jokes. The following example, told by a health and nursing student in the second year of training: “During delusional thinking, a 40-year-old woman jumped out of a window and came to the hospital with multiple fractures. She was on strict bed …

Reduce stress – More relaxed and efficient with Humour


Daily Life, Healing, Humour, Laughter, Way of Life


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When the immune system fails due to continuous stress The immune system cannot work undisturbed when our everyday life is hectic and we are stressed. If the body lacks the energy to activate sufficient defenses, constant stress makes us ill. It is therefore important to avoid this permanent stress as often as possible.