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Humor U Tip #172 – Take a Nap; Turkey Day Is Coming
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1. HUMOR U TIP #172 – Take a Nap; Turkey Day Is Coming

By Ann Fry

I know that turkey day is always a "day off" from work, unless of course, you work for a restaurant, hotel, hospital, police or fire dept., etc. But, for most of us we're off. I also know many companies have a "pot luck" turkey meal sometime this week before Thanksgiving. Here are a couple of tips to maximize that experience:

Always eat turkey with your hands … it makes it much more satisfying and fun. Be careful (if at work) not to wipe your hands on the documents on your desk or your keyboard.
Eat all that you want. There is no such thing as dieting (except for health issues) on T-day. Get really full.
Take a nap. You'll be so full of tryptophan and all the ingredients that you won't be able NOT to take a nap. At work, I suggest renting a bunch of cots for the after T-day meal. Set an alarm and wake them back up after a couple of hours. You might eat and nap in shifts.
Somewhere in the process, go up to everyone you care about (yes, even at work) and tell them how much you appreciate them. (If you can't think of how you appreciate them, make it up.)
If you're the boss … give everyone a bonus. Then, they'll really have something to be grateful for and they'll know what a great company you have!

Have a wonderful Thanksgiving … and remember to laugh a lot as well.

Truth: People just want to work for GREAT companies and GREAT managers. They want workplace "cultures that work." Can you say... PROFIT?

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2. HAPPY WORK THOUGHTS

Last month I invited you to leave little droppings on your co-worker's desk. Did you? Thanksgiving is almost here … continue to provide those little droppings to show appreciation of a friend at work. (If you didn't read last month, I know this sounds weird.)

One more thing: For no reason at all, go up to people at work and say, "I love you man" … give them a pat on the back and just say "thanks!" It brings a smile. Guaranteed!

3. MOVIE RECOMMENDATIONS

Since humor, laughter and FUN are our game, we LOVE movies as a source for those feelings. So, whenever we see a movie that we think is really fun or silly or otherwise worthy of recommendation, we'll cover it here. Movies, by the way, are great "therapy" – a great way to get away from stress and the busy world.

(Not much funny right now, but holiday movies are starting to abound.) Two honorable mentions, however:

Ray – If I didn't know there was an actor playing Ray Charles, I'd think it was Ray Charles. An amazing portrayal, great music … not always fun to watch. But totally worth seeing.
Alfie – If you're not old enough to remember the original, so be it. But, if you do remember it … the song "What's It All About Alfie" is not at the end of the movie. Bummer. Movie is well done. Alfie is a fun-loving character, but sadly misses out on what most of us hold near and dear in life. Good!

4. CLASSES — BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND
Holidays are here, and that means stress. Don't miss!

Thursday, Dec. 2, 12:00 noon (CST) – How to Endure the Holidays — at Work: A TELECchance to talk about stress at work added to stress in life during this busy time. Bring on all your co-workers and let's figure out how to make the holiday time work more effectively by Lightening Up at Work.

Tuesday, Dec. 14, 5:30 p.m. (CST) – How to Endure the Madness and Make It Through the End of the Year: A fun, light-hearted look at holiday stress and how to handle it. Some tips that will serve you well.

To register for these, go to: http://www.humoru.com/catalog.htm

Cost: $10.00.

5. HUMOR U STUFF

Humor U is wondering if you work at a FUN place? We’re doing full-out research. We want you to nominate your company as one of the MOST FUN Places to work on the planet.

We'll be setting up our new website for you to place your nominations. More soon! (But, if you can't wait, then email me NOW with your nominations. I'll gladly take them.)

If you live in or around Austin, TX, our hometown, come to our monthly FREE Laughter Club meetings. (Next Laughter Club is November 17.) Contact us for more info about this great Stress Relieving activity.

Want to run a Laughter Club in your community? Ask us how.

Also, if you live around the Austin area … Ann will be doing her workshop: Aw, What the Heck …. Risk Without Regret on December 30. Here's an opportunity to plan your goals, reach for the possibility of life on your terms … just in time for the new year.

For info, go to: www.awwhattheheck.com.

***Special Announcement and DEAL FOR OUR READERS***

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And, I’ll personally sign your copy before I put it in the mail!

Go there now — offer good always for readers.

"If You Don't Have a Sense of Humor, It's Just Not Funny!"

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