Laughter is more than a pleasant moment — it is a physical and mental reset. It increases oxygen flow, relaxes muscles, lowers cortisol, boosts immunity, and releases endorphins that help the body recover from stress. Mentally, it reduces anxiety, sharpens thinking, and strengthens resilience. As neuroscientist Dr. Sophie Scott explains: “Laughter is a social behaviorContinue reading “Laughter at Work”
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Trust at Work
Early in my career, I experienced a pivotal moment that positively changed my life at work. It was an epiphany – a mental “click” that has guided me throughout my career. This moment of clarity occurred at a leadership luncheon in Tulsa, Oklahoma. The speaker was Scott Caewood with the Great Place to Work Institute.Continue reading “Trust at Work”
Anxiety at Work
My entire life I have suffered from anxiety, especially in the mornings. My anxiety does not require a trigger — it is a mental health condition I have lived with my entire life. It was not until I was thirty-eight that I was diagnosed with Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD), the term for excessive and persistentContinue reading “Anxiety at Work”
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