Monday, March 2, 2009

The Importance of Humour

Did you know that today is the birthday of Dr. Seuss? I can remember reading those nonsense books to my kids and laughing at the silliness of them. In honour of Dr. Seuss, let's think about the importance of humour for a few minutes.

Here at BizXcel we love humour. Just this morning I returned from a trip to find my office saran wrapped by some of my team. Although we are all terribly busy, I love that we can take time out to laugh together. We are a motivated, creative team, and trying to squash that would be terribly counter-productive.

The same holds true in life. It is of utmost importance to be able to laugh and smile everyday. Did you know that only human beings can laugh? Why waste such a wonderful gift! Not to mention, a good hearty laugh can lower your blood pressure, improve your mood, help your heart, and relax you overall.

Don't let days go by without humour, what a shame that would be. No matter how bad you may think it is today, find a way to smile. Keep a humour board in your house somewhere to stick funny comics or jokes. Whatever it takes to make you crack that all important smile.

A few words from Dr. Seuss himself . . .
"From there to here, and here to there, funny things are everywhere." -Dr. Seuss
"I like nonsense, it wakes up the brain cells. Fantasy is a necessary ingredient in living, it's a way of looking at life through the wrong end of the telescope. Which is what I do, and that enables you to laugh at life's realities." - Dr. Seuss


Oh, and in case you need an addition for your humour board, check out my office! :) Have a happy day!



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