The quickest, most effective way to beat stress is to go after some good giggles. The answer is simple. You get immediate results. Humor and its ability to diffuse stress has been the subject of intensive investigation. There is now incontrovertible scientific evidence that laughter can actually change the tense atmosphere of the workplace into a relaxed environment that will improve productivity.
Many doctors swear by the positive results of being able to enjoy a good laugh.
He's not my type. The healthful benefits of laughter are cause for great celebration among psychologists. They now recognize the therapeutic value of humor in the workplace and have begun to prescribe it for their colleagues as well as their patients. The American Psychological Association research reveals that the feelings of having fun at work are more important than overall job satisfaction in workers' effectiveness. Nurses often have to deal with patients whose comments can cause unnecessary stress.