Tips and Tools

Hard on Yourself: Try Some Self-Compassion

Discover what self-compassion is, why it’s important and experience a brief strategy for cultivating it in this 5 minute free audio. Prefer to read it. Here is what is in the audio. Compassion How often do you find yourself saying “I messed up”, “I should have done better”, “I am not good enough, strong enough, or smart enough”.  It seems that we have lots of compassion for other’s mistakes,...

Top 10 Networking Tips [BusinessPartnerships.ca]

Whether you are self-employed or working for a company, networking is one of the critical skills you need in the work environment. Your network can help you quickly respond to work changes (e.g. downsizing, client loss) by putting you in touch with new contacts and opportunities. Here are 10 networking tips to keep in mind. Build relationships, not the record for handing out the most business cards: Networking is...

Laughing our way to Workplace Wellness

Humour in the workplace is not only a vital component in stress reduction, but key to working together as a team. Last summer I was heading to a meeting when I saw a group of people having their picture taken with a huge sign that read “Shrek Rules” and they were wearing bright green Shrek ears. This put a huge smile on my face and it had the same...

Top 10 ways to keep laughing

You’ve just attended a laughter seminar or a laughter yoga session and you feel great! You want more laughter in your life because it reduces stress, boosts productivity and improves relationships. Here are some quick tips to help you continue laughing. Start your day laughing After your coffee and breakfast, have a laugh before you walk out the door to start your day. Remember Laughter Yoga’s Fake it until you...

Reducing Stress One Laugh at a Time.

In today’s workforce, it doesn’t matter whether we’re the CEO or a front line customer service representative – we all face stress. We’re often expected to work longer hours and do more with fewer resources. All the technology geared to making us more efficient simply means that we’re a phone call or email away – goodbye downtime, hello stress. In fact it’s one of the top two reasons for...

Top 5 Tips for Appropriate Laughter and Play at Work

Laugh with others not at others. Laughter is beneficial and constructive when we laugh with others: It is a means of connecting and communicating. However, it is destructive when we laugh at others. Ensure you’re laughing with others and never at them. Laugh at yourself.  If you’re going to joke about anyone, your best bet is to joke about yourself. It’s the safest target for laughter because it’s not threatening to...

Laughter Yoga Activities

Hearty Laughter Raise both arms toward the ceiling, tilt head back and laugh. Introduction Laughter Introduce yourself and laugh. Say something else about yourself and laugh. Milkshake Laughter Mix your shakes up and then 1) drink them 2) then toss them on everyone. Greeting Laughter Shake using right hand, introduce yourself and laugh. Next without letting go, shake with the left hand, and the other person introduces themselves and...