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Laughter is the best medicine.
“Always laugh when you can, it is cheap medicine.” — Lord Byron
Laughing portrays something that makes everyone around us curious. A curiosity that makes them seek the cause of this action and clearly their demand for inclusion from temporary feelings such as jealousy or fear of exclusion. All such concerns vaporize upon inclusion.
“Laughter is poison to fear.” — George R.R. Martin
Laughter is fun or the state of having fun and makes us feel good. Ageless, transcends boundaries and language barriers, contagious, and an asset that is shared freely with all. While laughing, one’s mind is completely engrossed in that action, all work is halted and workplaces may put a complete ban on laughter as it could be mistaken for disruption. Now, let’s challenge such a rule if imposed on employees by the numerous benefits of laughter, such as,
· Lowers blood pressure
· Reduces stress hormone levels
· Works abs
· Improves cardiac health
· Boosts T-cells
· Trigger the release of endorphins
· Produces a general sense of well-being
A simple thing as laughter beats the well-intentioned wellness plans which not employees participate in. Employers can record…