Molehills all too often become mountains when we lose the big picture. And, we can literally become worried sick. Seeing the lighter side of the situation and not taking ourselves too seriously can help us to be more accepting of our own and others' human imperfections. This kind of approach facilitates more of a team-building attitude so necessary today to optimize productivity. As we recognize that we are all in the same boat by enjoying our common humanity and the crazy things we do, we actually build positive relationships and healthy connections.
Teamwork requires building rapport and finding common ground.
Any time we can share a good laugh, it helps us to establish an enjoyable commonality and a sense of community. Developing a sense of fun and play at work can also help ease stress, tension and boredom. It's hard to be angry or depressed when you are laughing. It is a lifelong quest for each of us to find work that we are truly good at and really enjoy. It is vital that each of us cultivates a healthy sense of humor and the ability to see the lighter side of life.