RE: Work getting too stressful? Just have a laugh

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Work getting too stressful? Just have a laugh

in steemiteducation •  7 years ago 

Laughter is powerful, that has many benefits. Humor has a place in education, that many don't realize. Laughing helps with retention, it activates dopamine in the brain. Dopamine is is important in motivate and long term memory.

I'm a big fan of humor and use it often with my debate team. When I was teaching them about Counterplans, I started the practice by tell them I had a sheet with everything they need to know about counterplans, and that I even through in the kitchen sink. I then handed out a kitchen counterplan. I had there attention.

About a month later at a tournament, a new debater was asking about counterplans. Joseph, offered to explain them. He said wait a minute, I have a paper with all you need to know. He then handed the kitchen counterplan to the newer debater. He then gave a great explanation of a counterplan.

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What a great story. Humour is the 8th wonder of the world although it is so underrated. If only more people used it in their professions and personal lives, the world would be a happier place. A laugh a day keeps the blues away.

I couldn't have said it better!