Did You Know?
- The average adult laughs only 15 times a day while children laugh on average 400 times per day.
- Those who laugh more at work are less anxious, less depressed and overall have more job satisfaction.
- Quality of work-life is becoming more and more important to employees
- Dr. Madan Kataria states laughter, “Is the simplest remedy to keep one healthy in this era of tension and stress.”
- A study by Abramis (1992) lists 6 reasons for fun in the workplace.
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- Breaks boredom
- Fills social needs
- Increases creativity and sharing
- Gives a sense of control and mastery
- Enhances communication
- Diffuses tension and is a conflict resolution tool