Humor: The Power of Not Taking Ourselves Too Seriously – Dr. Robyne Hanley-Dafoe

Humor: The Power of Not Taking Ourselves Too Seriously

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In this episode of Resiliency Redefined, Dr. Robyne reveals the surprising role humor plays in helping us bounce back from life’s challenges. Through personal anecdotes and research-based insights, she uncovers how moments of merriment, joy, lightheartedness, and a good laugh can create powerful reprieves, even during the darkest times. She also revisits the other four pillars of Everyday Resiliency—belonging, perspective, acceptance, and hope—and reminds us that we are capable of navigating the hard parts of our lives.

Additional Resources:

Dr. Robyne’s book: Calm Within the Storm
Dr. Robyne’s book: Stress Wisely
Dr. Robyne’s Psychology Today article: Humour: A Pillar of Resiliency

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An educational behaviorist (one of very few in the world) and a globally recognized speaker and scholar, Dr. Robyne Hanley-Dafoe is also your friendly neighborhood scientist who makes life make sense! With a treasure trove of awards and a worldwide following, she’s on a mission to empower leaders and teams everywhere with practical strategies for fostering resiliency and making stress your ally, not your enemy.

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