“Laughing at yourself, or situations, is one of the most powerful ways to remove stress from the Chimp.” StressLaughChimp Author:Steve Peters
“If appropriate try laughing at yourself or at the situation – it’s better than crying.” SituationCryLaugh Author:Steve Peters
“Learning to get perspective and to laugh at yourself is the most powerful thing you can do.” PowerPerspectiveLaugh Author:Steve Peters
“When you ask people who are older about their experience with their first driving test, they often laugh about failed attempts because they perceive failing first time as unimportant. It was merely an inconvenience and didn’t have anything to do with their self-esteem, and probably not even how well they would ultimately drive!” Self EsteemLaughFailUnimportantTest Author:Steve Peters
“One approach to life that is guaranteed to help you to be happy is to learn to laugh at yourself and keep a sense of humour, whenever you can. Again, this is an Autopilot in the Computer of happy people; it is a learnt behaviour. If you take yourself too seriously then happiness can diminish.” HappinessHumourSeriousHappyLaughLearnt Behavior Author:Steve Peters
“In reality every human being makes mistakes continually throughout life and does something silly at times. Learning to accept the fact that you are human with flaws and faults is a great relief. It means that making mistakes and errors is normal. Learning to laugh at yourself when you do something silly or when you say something amiss is part of life and being Human. I don’t know anyone who is perfect, thank goodness! Admit your mistakes and shortcomings, but do it with a smile. Also don’t be afraid to say, ‘I don’t know.” RealityMistakeHumanSmileSillyLaughErrorFaultFlawShortcoming Author:Steve Peters
“Smile when you can. Depending on how serious the situation is, try to see the lighter side of it. Laugh at yourself if you have overreacted.” LightSeriousSmileLaughOverreact Author:Steve Peters