Stress: Laughter & Reassurance for First Day of Class
The first day of class in a new semester is always stressful for both the professor and the student. Humor, describing a situation that occurred with me, allows them to relax a little and personalize me as accessible human. Secondly, I reassure them that by placing in groups of 4. They communicate with other students. The personal connection of the smaller groups collectively discussing the overall goal of passing the class, provides the connectivity to relax and be successful. I ask them to create a group name and elect a team leader. More activities that allow them to interact, communicate fears, and connect to a common goal. In the classroom setting of 40 students, stress levels are high. Students feel alone and somewhat lost. I find these techniques on the first day of class reduce stress on the individual students, and make them feel at ease in this new classroom environment.
Stephanie,
Dr. Joe Pace a national well known speaks on how a good belly laugh helps your health. A 30 second belly laugh will give you up to three months of better health. This releases endorphins In your brain which helps your immunity in the brain.
Dr. Gary Carlson
I find that laughter is good for the soul! It actually takes more muscles to frown than to smile. Laughing releases toxins in the body. I feel laughing creates a positive atmosphere.
Chuck,
Humor is important part of our life. A good belly laugh is actually very healthy for your employees. Stress is reduced when we can be serious but hopeful.
Dr. Gary Carlson
I use laughter and humor a lot in my classes I try and make my class fun as possible this seems to help melt stress away
saroj,
A sense of humor is important. You need this to survive the good days and bad. People can survive the test of stress if someone can put an intelligent light on the situation with professionalism.
Dr. Gary Carlson
Laughing is one of the good ways to reduce stress.
Smile takes away stress! There are Laughing Clubs where a group of people get together and laugh simultaneously.
Cindy,
A good sense of humor always help. Students on their first day often have skepticism wether they can succeed or not. You should always put yourself in their shoes. We know they are not as confident when they are in their first day or in their first class in school.
Dr. Gary Carlson
