Using humor as a shield is something many of us do without even realizing it. While being funny can be great, it becomes complicated when it's your default way of handling every emotional situation.

Drew’s approach to using humor for managing stress centers on what he calls the “4 R’s”: Reject, Reframe, Relieve, and Refresh, and it’s a great model to think about how humor can be used ...

Two guys walk into a bar. Ouch. Insert rimshot and cymbal here. Ok, probably not the funniest thing you’ve heard or seen today, but can you remember what that humorous moment was? I’ll bet you can.

Paul Osincup believes humor goes hand-in-hand with workplace performance, and explains how to cultivate it in his recent book. Leaders who use humor are also seen as more credible, more approachable, ...

In today’s high-pressure business environment, leadership demands more than operational excellence or strategic foresight. It requires emotional intelligence, authenticity and the ability to build ...

Joy is a powerful emotion and can play a major role in who—and what—a person chooses to surround themselves with. For marketers hoping to persuade their audience to make a purchase or identify with a ...

Have you ever seen a corporate crisis unfold on social media? It’s wild how fast a small misstep can become a full-blown PR nightmare. When the heat is on, most companies reach for the same playbook: ...

Ever wonder why a shared laugh or witty remark can spark attraction? Humor does more than lighten the mood—it may reveal clues about a person’s creativity. Research by Erika Langley and Michelle ...

The benefits of humor in healthcare are often overlooked. Yet, laughter is linked to decreased stress levels, which can support the mental health of nurses in demanding roles. Some nurses may find it ...

Raising kids is no joke — but good parents tell them anyway. A lot of love and even more laughter: it’s the no-longer secret recipe parents should follow to cook up great, long-lasting relationships ...

The actor chatted with PEOPLE about using humor to cope while attending the Michael J. Fox Foundation's annual gala on Nov. 16 Bailey Richards is a writer-reporter at PEOPLE. She has been working at ...