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Get ready to laugh away the workweek with National Laugh at Work Week, which occurs during the first week of April! This week-long celebration was created by humorist and author John Morreall in 2005 to promote the benefits of incorporating laughter into the workplace. Not only does it improve morale and relieve stress, but it also boosts creativity and productivity. So get your colleagues together and share some jokes or funny stories – after all, laughter is the best medicine for a busy work life!
<div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2005</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Creation of Laugh at Work Week</div><div class='timeline-text'>Laugh at Work Week is established by American humorist John Morreall to encourage fun and laughter in the workplace as effective means of stress relief and team building.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2006</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>First Celebrations</div><div class='timeline-text'>Businesses around the United States celebrate the first annual Laugh at Work Week, engaging employees with comedic activities to boost morale.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2010</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Growing Interest Internationally</div><div class='timeline-text'>The concept of Laugh at Work Week begins to spread internationally, with companies around the world starting to organise similar events to boost workplace morale and productivity.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2015</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Research Supports Laughter's Benefits</div><div class='timeline-text'>Scientific studies begin to emerge supporting Morreall's claims about the positive effects of laughter in the workplace, including improved creativity, stress relief, and team cohesion.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2020</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Pandemic Workspace Laughter</div><div class='timeline-text'>Despite the COVID-19 pandemic forcing many to work from home, companies continue to celebrate Laugh at Work Week remotely, demonstrating the resilience and importance of workplace laughter and camaraderie.</div></div></div>
<div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>1</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Host a joke telling session</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Gather your coworkers and take turns telling your favorite jokes. This is a great way to bond and share some laughs with each other.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>2</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Have a meme competition</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Create a meme competition and have everyone submit their best work. The winner can receive a small prize or bragging rights for the week.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>3</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Dress up as your favorite funny character</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Encourage everyone to dress up as their favorite comedic character or celebrity. This will surely bring some laughter and fun to the workplace.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>4</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Organize a desk decorating contest</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Have a competition for the most creatively decorated desk with a funny theme. This will bring some humor and creativity to the office.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>5</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Watch a funny movie or TV show during lunch</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Take a break from work and gather in a break room or conference room to watch a funny movie or TV show during lunch. This will give everyone a chance to relax and have a good laugh together.</p></div></div>
<div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>A</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>It promotes a positive work environment</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>Laugh at Work Week encourages coworkers to have fun and enjoy each other's company. This can lead to increased productivity, improved communication, and better morale in the workplace. Who doesn't want to work in a happy and positive environment?</p></div></div><div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>B</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>It reduces stress</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>Let's face it, work can be stressful. But taking some time to laugh and have fun can help alleviate that stress. Laughing releases endorphins, which are known as "feel-good" hormones, and can have a positive effect on our mood and overall well-being.</p></div></div><div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>C</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>It brings people together</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>Laughter is contagious, and when coworkers come together to share a laugh, it creates a sense of camaraderie and unity. This strengthens relationships and helps teams work better together, making for a more cohesive and productive workplace.</p></div></div>
<div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>1</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>Laughter Boosts Immunity</h3><p class='facts-content'>Health research confirms that laughter decreases stress hormones and increases immune cells and infection-fighting antibodies, thus improving resistance to disease.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>2</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>Laughter Can Lower Blood Pressure</h3><p class='facts-content'>Laughing on a regular basis can help lower your blood pressure, one of the major risks for heart disease, improving overall cardiovascular health.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>3</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>Laughter is an Effective Pain Killer</h3><p class='facts-content'>Studies have discovered that laughter can actually reduce pain by releasing endorphins, the body's feel-good neurotransmitters, which also acts as a natural painkiller.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>4</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>Laughter Promotes Creativity and Problem-solving Skills</h3><p class='facts-content'>In the workplace, humor stimulates thinking and creativity. The logic behind this is that a good laugh can trigger the creative side of the brain, leading to more innovative solutions.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>5</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>Laughter Can Help Create Stronger Bonds</h3><p class='facts-content'>Laughter promotes an overall positive vibe that can foster empathy, compassion, and trust with others in workplace thus creating a stronger team bond.</p></div></div>
Laugh at Work Week is celebrated on April 1 every year. In 2024 Laugh at Work Week will occur on a Monday.
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