Laughter Wellness

A good laugh just feels good. We've all had our funny bone tickled, from live comedy to relevant memes on social media, but could there be real physiological laughter benefits outside of feeling good in the moment?  

Using laugh therapy to encourage personal wellness or to increase business productivity is not a joke! Studies show that laughter is actually a legitimate tool for preventive medicine in psychological and physical health. It's also been shown to help in improving team collaboration and stimulating innovation.

According to WebMD, researchers have studied laughter's effects on the body which include increased blood flow, a boosted immune response, lower blood sugar levels, better relaxation and sleep. And, according to the Mayo Clinic, laughter may have other positive effects, like natural pain relief, increased personal satisfaction, and an improved mood. 

Laughter can help lessen your depression and anxiety and may make you feel happier!

"Team building is the most important investment you can make for your people. It builds trust, mitigates conflict, encourages communication, and increases collaboration. Effective team building means more engaged employees, which is good for company culture and boosting the bottom line. It can also be adventurous and enjoyable if you do it with a little pizzazz." - Forbes

Investing in your team with appropriate support and group activities will help maximize their success. While offering clear goals and open lines of communication are critical, so is providing each team member the safety to fail in pursuit of greatness without repercussion. By creating a culture of collaboration, you can encourage and create opportunities for staff to offer contributions. 

Some of the many benefits from team building workshops include: communication, creative ideas, confidence, morale boost, and productivity. Team building activities help you to build a strong company culture and help to encourage staff functionality that make businesses thrive.