"That's a joke", we say when something is either unreasonable, or insulting, or both.
"You must be joking", we say when we cannot believe that the person in front of us is serious, or we consider what they are saying upsetting, or impossible.
Quite often, we depict jokes as something superfluous, useless, or childish.
And yet, a very good joke can help turn a situation for the better, release tension, solve a conflict, find common ground with someone else, and relax.
"You must be joking", we say when we cannot believe that the person in front of us is serious, or we consider what they are saying upsetting, or impossible.
Quite often, we depict jokes as something superfluous, useless, or childish.
And yet, a very good joke can help turn a situation for the better, release tension, solve a conflict, find common ground with someone else, and relax.
[My favorite joke is about a frog with a big mouth.
How about yours?]
Having a favorite (good) joke close at hand is like having a superpower, and it's an endless source of resilience and mental strength.
How about finding your own today?
Coaching question of the day:
"What's your favorite joke?"
Tags: Coaching question, Self-coaching, Self-awareness, Self-reflection, Resilience, Sense of humor, Having a favorite joke, Emotional intelligence
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