When you're generous with your laughter, especially with your kids, it brings about a sense of confidence. When couples are asked to reminisce about shared moments of laughter versus just happy moments, they were part to be 23% happier in their relationship. Look for those sparks of levity and these nooks and crannies of your everyday experience.
Humor is no laughing matter. It inspires innovation, strengthens relationships, disarms tension, and makes you look smart. Seriously. Stanford professors Jennifer Aaker and Naomi Bagdonas say the recipe for professional success and personal fulfillment is to lighten up, pack a little levity in your briefcase, and start living your life on the precipice of a smile. In today's episode, they dig into the neuroscience of laughter, share tips for crafting the perfect joke, and help Rufus improve his comic chops.
(This episode first aired in April 2021.)
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