Comments on: Leisure Expert Alison Link Answers a Work Happy Now Question

By: Brian Smith

Brian Smith — Wed, 11 Jun 2008 08:28:05 +0000

This blog post is timely because I just experienced the benefit of taking some leisure time this week. I have never been good about taking breaks during the day. I have a stubborn pride about working hard and being as productive as possible, to the point that I rarely take breaks. More recently I have noticed that I get to a point where I have trouble focusing or I struggle to make decisions. Yesterday I took up an offer to play tennis mid morning. I came back physically exhausted, but mentally I felt extremely focused. I whizzed through emails and I could tell I had benefited from the leisure break. Sure I was gone from the office for roughly 2 hours, but I was extremely focused and energized for the rest of the day. Most importantly I was happy at work that day! Thanks Karl.

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Stress reduction and tips to deal with stress. — Sat, 07 Jun 2008 23:35:12 +0000

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By: The Work Happy Guy

The Work Happy Guy — Sat, 07 Jun 2008 16:17:40 +0000

Hey Barbara, I know that when I’m feeling down, I watch a funny movie and my energy levels rise.

By: The Work Happy Guy

The Work Happy Guy — Sat, 07 Jun 2008 16:16:14 +0000

Hey Marelisa, I’m glad to hear that there are Laughter Clubs throughout the US. We need to bring more laughter to work.

By: Barbara Swafford

Barbara Swafford — Sat, 07 Jun 2008 08:21:33 +0000

Hi Karl, It appears as with everything in life, we need to find balance. Speaking of laughter, it is also proven that patients heal faster after surgery if they engage in laughter. It is said, "laughter is the best medicine". Barbara Swafford's last blog post..Book And Product Reviews Generate Traffic

By: Marelisa

Marelisa — Sat, 07 Jun 2008 07:19:39 +0000

Karl, I think you'd be surprised by how many Laughter Clubs there are in the US. It's actually catching on: its been on the news, it was featured in Oprah and Dancing with the Stars, and so on. Every day there's more scientific research that shows the benefits of laughter on health, creative thinking, elevating your mood, and so on. Marelisa's last blog post..Share the Love Friday on Marelisa-Online Abundance Blog: Week of June 2nd, 2008

By: The Work Happy Guy

The Work Happy Guy — Sat, 07 Jun 2008 03:52:09 +0000

Hey Chris, I’m glad you have the power and intelligence to implement such a policy.

By: The Work Happy Guy

The Work Happy Guy — Sat, 07 Jun 2008 03:48:01 +0000

Hey Marelisa, laughter Yoga breaks would be so cool. I know my job could use it. In America many people have aversion to such practices. Although I think you are right, corporate culture is starting to change for the better.

By: Chris

Chris — Fri, 06 Jun 2008 19:19:27 +0000

I knew I was on to something when I encouraged my staff to take more frequent breaks... Chris's last blog post..Nun Grading Papers

By: Marelisa

Marelisa — Fri, 06 Jun 2008 18:59:13 +0000

If you need someone to scream in the background while you're making the Tony Soprano phone calls (you know, to give the full effect), I'm there. I think the corporate culture is starting to understand that people are more productive when they lead balanced lives, take time off for vacation, feel more fulfilled, and so on. Do you that some companies in India take Laughter Yoga breaks? This has been shown to increase productivity, strengthen bonds between the workers and their supervisors, make people more creative, and so on. Marelisa's last blog post..Share the Love Friday on Marelisa-Online Abundance Blog: Week of June 2nd, 2008