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| photo credit: My Identity Doctor |
“Always
laugh when you can, its cheap medicine.” – Lord Byron
Are you
stressed at home or work? Find something to laugh about. The month of April is
celebrated as National Humor Month AND National Stress Awareness Month. Perhaps
it’s not you who is stressed, but a friend. Make them laugh. Let me help you
find something to laugh about.
Journey with
me though an atypical work day…
Traffic was
bumper to bumper on my morning commute to a conference for work. After an hour
of traveling at a snail’s pace, my coworker and I arrived late. The only seats
left in the small room, were in the first two rows. She sat in the first row. I
spotted the continental breakfast table, grabbed a bagel and coffee I forced and
slid into the second row seat.
The first
half of the day went well. Lunch was served - a half sandwich, salad, a
spoonful of pasta and kettle chips. Surely I would be okay and alert during the
afternoon portion of the workshop.
One hour
into the afternoon session, and my eyelids became like steel doors, heavy,
closing slowly. I forced my eyes to remain open, by doing a repeated eyebrow raises.
I twisted in my chair, I played with my hair, but I lost the battle.
Before I
could catch myself, my body relaxed, and my head SNAPPED backward. I quickly
opened my eyes and tried to regain my composure. I got out of my seat and
strolled to the refreshment table for a chocolate chip cookie.
I stood at
the back of the room a few minutes, in an attempt to shake the sandman off my
back. When I returned to my seat, I texted my mother and said, “I just fell
asleep at my workshop and I’m sitting in the second row.”
My mother
texted back and said, “Lord, please send your Holy Spirit to keep this child
awake!”
If you find
yourself in a stressful situation or experiencing a stressful day, find a way
add a bit of humor.
Do you have
a story to share for National Humor Month?
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