Tickle your Funny Bone - Why laughter and fun at work are so important for a successful workplace.

Are you feeling the pressure of deadlines, long meetings, and demanding bosses or collegaues ? Well, have no fear, because laughter is here! That's right, laughter is not just a fun distraction from work, it's actually good for us and can bring a ton of benefits to the workplace. Here are just a few reasons why we should all be cracking up more often at work:

1. Reduces Stress: Feeling the weight of the world on your shoulders? Laughter is the perfect antidote to stress! It releases tension, helps us relax, and can turn a bad day into a good one.

2. Increases Creativity: Stuck in a rut? Let's get giggling! Laughter actually stimulates our brains and can help us think more creatively. Who knows, the next big idea could come from a hilarious joke!

3. Builds Relationships: Want to bond with your coworkers? Laugh it up! When we share laughter with others, it creates a sense of connection and can lead to stronger, more collaborative teams.

4. Boosts Productivity: Feeling sluggish and unmotivated? A good chuckle can help get you back on track. Laughter has been shown to increase productivity, meaning you can get more done while having a good time.

5. Improves Communication: Want to break down communication barriers? Laughter can help! When we're relaxed and happy, we're more open to sharing our thoughts and ideas with others.

6. Improves Health: Feeling under the weather? Laughing is the best medicine! It's been proven to have a ton of health benefits, like lowering blood pressure and boosting the immune system. So go ahead and laugh it up - it's good for you!

Laughter is not just a fun diversion from work, it's actually essential to our well-being and success in the workplace. So let's all embrace our inner comedians and bring a little more joy and humor to the office! Who knows, we might just end up being the happiest and most productive workplace around.

Some excellent ways to bring laughter and fun into the workplace are team building actvities like Amazing race, Laughter Yoga, Dancing with thw Staff, Office Choir, Icebreakers, a joke or meme of the day, dress up days, different themed weeks. Or simple things like sharing a joke from a comedian, movie or tv show you watched, or a funny story about something that happned to you or someone you know. Get your giggle shoes on and share the fun with your team.

Jo Surkitt and the team at Revitalise Escapes facilitate all of the above teamm building programs. For more information contact Jo on hello@josurkitt.com.au or 0417549218.