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The Psychology Podcast

57: Yes, And... The Psychology of Improv Comedy

Oct 20, 2016
45:52
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Anne Libera and Kelly Leonard, improv instructors and ambassadors at The Second City, discuss how improv comedy relates to mindfulness, creativity, cognitive reframing, authenticity, and more. They share examples of 'Yes, And' in improv, the importance of embracing mistakes and challenging societal expectations, the significance of play and improvisation in various settings, the connection between improv comedy and happiness, and the relationship between comedy, improvisation, and mindfulness.
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Quick takeaways

  • Embracing failure and seeing it as a gift is a crucial aspect of improvisation that can be applied to other areas of life.
  • The 'Yes, And' exercise in improv encourages collaboration, creativity, and open-mindedness in various settings.

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Improvisation as a Way to Embrace Failure and Use It

Improvisation is an art form that not only allows for failure but finds ways to use failure. It embraces failure and recognizes its value. The ability to see all obstacles as gifts and make mistakes work for you is a crucial aspect of improvisation and can be applied to our approach towards failure in other areas of life as well.

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