Today, I want to talk to you about something that just might change your perspective on work. A powerful, often underestimated tool that you may have overlooked in your professional toolbox: laughter. “Linda! Are you talking about laughter? What a surprise!” you might ask! Yes, you read that right! Laughter has the power to transform […]
I just read something that illuminated something in me. Gave me hope. When you feel like throwing in the towel, I want you to remember this: Your desire to give up is a temporary, thoughtless reaction fueled by your ego. It‘s a bad day or a bad week, not a bad life.* IT’S SO TRUE! […]
I started practicing laughter yoga in 2003. At the time, I was what you might call a serious, stressed-out manager. I’m not sure if the people who worked with me had that perception, as I’ve always been a fairly good-natured, smiling person. However, I consider that to have been my reality. “Pressurized” by difficult objectives, […]
Yes, I admit it. I have favorite exercises! Because it’s all very well to practice and train, but I definitely have my favorites among the hundreds of possible exercises. Some quickly trigger my natural laughter, while for others, I “pedal” harder and it’s clear that I’m doing the mechanics of the exercise. Just to “keep […]
That’s a good question, and one I hear a lot. What can I do when I don’t feel like laughing? I often hear this one too: When it’s not funny, why should I laugh? Two frequently asked questions, both referring to the wacky idea of intentional laughter, but a little different! Let’s go with the […]
If you’re from Quebec, you probably know that I’m thinking of Pierre Flynn’s song. I could just as easily sing “On the road again” in several versions, in fact. Willie Nelson or Bernard Lavillier. Because with my work schedule at the moment, I’ve got a lot of bands on the road, and I’m back on […]
Do you eat in the morning? I do! And sometimes it’s even my favorite meal. Almost 4 years ago, I cut out flour and sugar from my diet. I know that for many, this may seem IMPOSSIBLE – even for me at first it was like a mountain whose summit was impossible to reach! I […]
Do you take the time to celebrate the people you love? To do a small gesture – a little extra – to please them, to make them smile? Preparing breakfast, complimenting them, winking with a smile, noticing a positive detail… telling them you love them. No matter. Do you do that? Today is my mother’s […]
And I LOVE DIY! I’d do it more if I had more time. You may have noticed that I’ve been more active lately with the episodes of my podcast, Element JOY! For me, my podcast is like my DIY! I do it when I have time. But right now, I’m TAKING my time because I […]
September. Back to school. Back to work. The coming autumn. If you’re a parent and your child (or children) have recently gone back to school, you might like this suggestion to help the whole family cope with these changes more healthily and serenely. How was your first day back? Remember when you went back to […]