Why you should take yourself less seriously | Paul Osincup | TEDxMontanaStateUniversity

How can each of us find more humor in everyday situations? And how can we make this practice a strategic mindfulness tool? Paul Osincup is a Corporate Trainer, Author, and Humor Strategist who helps people create happier, healthier, and more connected places to work. Paul’s global mission for workplace happiness has provided him the opportunity to speak to hundreds of organizations including The U.S. Army, Google, The Harvard Kennedy School of Leadership, and Discover. Paul is a content creator for the health and well-being app, Happify and a consultant trainer with international workplace culture experts, Delivering Happiness.
Paul is the past president of the Association for Applied and Therapeutic Humor, a non-profit organization dedicated to the study and application of humor to enhance health, well-being, and human performance. He also performs and teaches workshops at Last Best Comedy club here in Bozeman. Paul’s work has been highlighted in The New York Times, Forbes, and on his mom’s refrigerator. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at www.ted.com/tedx

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  • @MariahMiller
    @MariahMiller21 күн бұрын

    This being posted right while in having a mental breakdown about life and self esteem is just so perfect 😂😂

  • @paulosincup

    @paulosincup

    21 күн бұрын

    You’re already seeing the humor in it! Life is hard, but it’s also funny. Find the funny. It’s all material. You got this! 💪

  • @MeRia035

    @MeRia035

    21 күн бұрын

    Divine Timing 🙂💜🙂

  • @vvohvaelez9277

    @vvohvaelez9277

    20 күн бұрын

    @@MeRia035 algorithm learning

  • @Take_Note

    @Take_Note

    15 күн бұрын

    That’s a good attitude to have about that. If it helps there are breathing exercises called 4-7-8 that help us be a little more calm. You can look them up & find a them easily. Calm App also has them. There’s also book called The Confident Mind by Nate Zinsser that’s really helpful. Good luck to you, praying for you.

  • @ericsierra-franco7802

    @ericsierra-franco7802

    11 күн бұрын

    Get professional treatment.

  • @melodybartholomew8159
    @melodybartholomew815916 күн бұрын

    I'm kinda surprised more people in the audience weren't chuckling at his jokes. They really needed to hear this. 🤭 Definitely an important point...

  • @nikkiryall4603

    @nikkiryall4603

    14 күн бұрын

    The irony!!

  • @stevengoldwingnomad5086
    @stevengoldwingnomad508621 күн бұрын

    I’ve often been accused of too much humor, even by myself ! Now I know I’m not alone. Thank you Friend.

  • @MattyV001
    @MattyV00121 күн бұрын

    I feel like humor is the only way to affect things that are outside of your control. And that’s useful.

  • @paulosincup

    @paulosincup

    21 күн бұрын

    You said it! 💪

  • @ericsierra-franco7802

    @ericsierra-franco7802

    11 күн бұрын

    Humor cannot affect things outside our control, humor affects how we cope with and perceive things beyond our control.

  • @Lolcoca
    @Lolcoca21 күн бұрын

    That’s why that is important to do what makes you happy : laughing especially as long as it doesn’t harm someone !

  • @NickGianoulis
    @NickGianoulis19 күн бұрын

    "Humor is life's sweetener" Brilliant and entertaining as always Paul. Bravo👋😊

  • @ericsierra-franco7802
    @ericsierra-franco780211 күн бұрын

    Humor is extremely important in seeing us through the truly rough patches in life. You may find yourself in truly dire circumstances where the only thing you have is a sense of humor to lighten the situation and give you a beacon of hope through the situation. Humor can indeed increase resilience in bleak or trying circumstances. Humor is essential!

  • @sarahmacintosh6449
    @sarahmacintosh644921 күн бұрын

    My motto in life is "If I can laugh at it, I can cope with it." Recognising the fundamental absurdity in so much of our lives has helped me through some immensely difficult events in my life, as well as through the annoyances and difficulties I encounter every day.

  • @passeromagda9029
    @passeromagda902913 күн бұрын

    It is very useful and wise lecture to know how to laugh at ourselves :)) and not to be so serious in our short lives :)) thank you :) 😁👍🏻

  • @anshitadixit5753
    @anshitadixit575321 күн бұрын

    We all have experienced the affect of humour in our lives once but never recognised it's importance and even never knew it's good!! Thanks for this!!:)

  • @ewalichorowicz4614
    @ewalichorowicz461421 күн бұрын

    I absolutely love this speech! It is my impression that most of our upbringing has to do with getting kids to be more serious, so we then have serious adults. Kids are masters at finding funny moments everyday: they either do something funny, or they laugh and that also makes us, adults, laugh. When we slow down, we can observe the absurdity and the fun in life. There is no doubt in my mind that laughter is such a powerful remedy for life's ups and downs. Laughter is therapeutic and when we giggle with people around us, it helps us relax and feel more connected. This is also one of the reasons so many people like watching comedies. My main takeaway from this is that I am going to try to direct my own life in such a way that it becomes a comedy rather than a tragedy. Thank you so much for these great tips Paul!

  • @paulosincup

    @paulosincup

    21 күн бұрын

    Your comment made my day, thank you. I’m so happy you connected with the message. 🧡🙏

  • @ewalichorowicz4614

    @ewalichorowicz4614

    21 күн бұрын

    @@paulosincup Paul, your speech was a highlight of my day! I so appreciate when people have and share a great sense of humor! Laughter is the best form of group therapy! 😊 Have a fantastic weekend! 🙏

  • @allym.8310
    @allym.831021 күн бұрын

    This is the best talk I’ve watched in a while. I agree, we have to sometimes look for our inner child and find humor even as adults just like how we used to be when we were younger. It’s a way of living that I think is not always talked about. Thank you for this ted talk ❤

  • @paulosincup

    @paulosincup

    21 күн бұрын

    Thank you, that means a lot! 🙏😉

  • @nikkiryall4603
    @nikkiryall460314 күн бұрын

    Poor Paul ... I felt so awkward because the audience were clearly never gonna get the point. Their sense of humour has clearly left the building 😅😂

  • @RoRu87

    @RoRu87

    5 күн бұрын

    Right!? I admire him for keeping his enthusiasm with this crowd. Montana State is not where you go study and have fun.

  • @user-ki1ey2te7l
    @user-ki1ey2te7l13 күн бұрын

    I’ve been aware of benefits of humor forever….by being around others who have this! Never knew how to implement humor in myself!

  • @dennistucker1153
    @dennistucker115321 күн бұрын

    I love this video. He is right about this. Not taking yourself too seriously is a very good thing.

  • @EcomCarl
    @EcomCarl20 күн бұрын

    It's fascinating how retraining our brain to perceive challenges with humor can transform our everyday stress into a source of strength and optimism. 🎭

  • @lisalucchetti1460
    @lisalucchetti146010 күн бұрын

    "Humor is a Habit"😄😁🤣

  • @paulosincup

    @paulosincup

    10 күн бұрын

    I promise. 😎

  • @DanPoppingPT
    @DanPoppingPT13 күн бұрын

    Awesome message!

  • @faithellis2010
    @faithellis201020 күн бұрын

    Excellent talk - wonderful and refreshing perspectiva! I needed this! Thank you! 🎉

  • @soumyasingh6923
    @soumyasingh692315 күн бұрын

    thank you for the tip sir

  • @subarnakarmakar6512
    @subarnakarmakar651221 күн бұрын

    Now I am also stressed about finding humor in everything😢

  • @MohSadWatt

    @MohSadWatt

    21 күн бұрын

    That's what exactly he was telling not to do, if you can't find humor in anything just watch comedy, if you don't find comedy interesting then just go out and talk to people face to face, if you can't even do that just find professional help

  • @marylroberts5463

    @marylroberts5463

    21 күн бұрын

    Don't be stressed, be happy, we always worry about little things. The rainbow 🌈 is here! 😊 ! My child. Or should I say my children. 🎉

  • @MjMurphy777

    @MjMurphy777

    21 күн бұрын

    That’s a humorous comment… 🙂👍

  • @fionajane2665
    @fionajane266521 күн бұрын

    Great talk.Very serious audience. 😄😄

  • @ali-ahmed10
    @ali-ahmed1016 күн бұрын

    Amazing

  • @TheKathybarth
    @TheKathybarth21 күн бұрын

    Excellent! Humor- and I am not talking slap your knee hee-haw - is a remarkable trait if you have it naturally or, like most of us, a benefit to learn! This should be taught to young people in school.

  • @mikerozic7225
    @mikerozic722521 күн бұрын

    Spot on brother Thank You!

  • @frattman
    @frattman21 күн бұрын

    I was in Walmart the other day and a cheerful fellow approached me saying "You look like you could use better internet service!" To which I smiled and said back "Oh, not me - I'm getting a divorce, won't even have a house soon" It made me feel good, and I'm sure it was something he was able to share and laugh about.

  • @JaYeDeN360
    @JaYeDeN36021 күн бұрын

    Thank you for the tools. This was helpful. I laughed a few times just watching this 😄

  • @asuznjoozhamattom
    @asuznjoozhamattom21 күн бұрын

    That was an amazing perspective towards life.thank you.

  • @celestialcircledance
    @celestialcircledance21 күн бұрын

    The problem is that I've never had much of a sense of humor as a kid either . Whatever semblance of a sense of humor I do have is dry , dead pan and easily missed by 99% of the population . . For example ,"Those might be useful exercises for taking myself less seriously and I'll add it to the bottom of my to do list." !

  • @paulosincup

    @paulosincup

    20 күн бұрын

    The bottom of the to do list 😂 I love it! That’s great humor. Just like exercising more often is good for you, but doesn’t mean your body will look exactly the same as someone else’s, exercising your humor muscle is good for you & your sense of humor will still be your own unique brand of funny. 💪 😉

  • @unikreations2258
    @unikreations225819 күн бұрын

    I absolutely agree with Paul’s theory. 20 years ago, I was super stressed at my freelance design job when everything that could go wrong went wrong. With the tight deadline of 3 pm that day, everyone working on the project stopped functioning like they normally would. For reasons I still don’t understand till today. I blurted out laughingly, “Don’t panic! It’s only a crisis”. All of a sudden, everyone just blasted out laughing and everyone just resumed normal. I think that comment somehow put the situation in perspective. No one dies as a result of the missed deadline. Miraculously, all worked out fine in the end and we made deadline.

  • @carlschleg5822
    @carlschleg582221 күн бұрын

    THX, REMINDS ME ALL THIS IS TEMPERARY. You ROCK BIG BOY

  • @paulosincup

    @paulosincup

    21 күн бұрын

    Thank YOU! 👊

  • @lisalucchetti1460
    @lisalucchetti146010 күн бұрын

    Smiling🙂😁

  • @LMShackers
    @LMShackers21 күн бұрын

    Yep this. So good!

  • @mariaantoniettamontella9173
    @mariaantoniettamontella917321 күн бұрын

    bravo

  • @ncamisilengcongca
    @ncamisilengcongca11 күн бұрын

    😂😂😂😂 love this talk!!! Thank you 🙏🏾

  • @Earthesion
    @Earthesion21 күн бұрын

    Some of these phrases from him deserve an awkward laugh track like from a sitcom for real

  • @celestialcircledance

    @celestialcircledance

    21 күн бұрын

    A lot of them seem to add levity to a situation rather than crack you up .

  • @Earthesion

    @Earthesion

    20 күн бұрын

    @@celestialcircledance Yeah that would be the ideal case scenario except for the awkward delivery

  • @visualsolutionz
    @visualsolutionz19 күн бұрын

    That was good

  • @raerae6422
    @raerae64225 күн бұрын

    We are so lucky we can retrain our brains. Never thought about doing that for humour. What a novel idea!

  • @angelacocco1899
    @angelacocco189921 күн бұрын

    Amazing!!! 💜🌈🙏🏻💚

  • @user-vw3ul2vs7z
    @user-vw3ul2vs7z21 күн бұрын

    Wow this is super exciting

  • @lakhyanath5563
    @lakhyanath556321 күн бұрын

    Very nice

  • @UzairQayoom-dk7fe
    @UzairQayoom-dk7fe21 күн бұрын

    Let's comment to get more likes 😂😂😂 By the way it was amazing ❤

  • @palkyaw8756
    @palkyaw875621 күн бұрын

    Love❤❤❤speed my master❤

  • @kevinsparks7850
    @kevinsparks785021 күн бұрын

    That was good stuff

  • @paulosincup

    @paulosincup

    21 күн бұрын

    Hey thanks 🙏 😉

  • @edwardmensah7246
    @edwardmensah724621 күн бұрын

    This is super 😂🎉

  • @paulosincup

    @paulosincup

    21 күн бұрын

    🙏🙏😎

  • @andressapaiva_fotografia
    @andressapaiva_fotografiaКүн бұрын

    Chandler Bing thought me that in Friends!!! 😂 here we learned to make jokes when we are uncomfortable 🤷🏼‍♀️

  • @Naomi-ev2oh
    @Naomi-ev2oh21 күн бұрын

    What's wrong with the audience? Barely a chuckle at times... maybe the audio is off... This speaker is funny, albeit a little hyper (but appropriate for topic). 😊 Talk was a good reminder for me: lighten up. Good useful strategies.

  • @paulosincup

    @paulosincup

    21 күн бұрын

    lol. 😉 It was the last in a long evening of talks & the ones prior to mine were about some heavier topics. Took a few for the audience to warm up. I’m so glad you got something out of it 😎🙏

  • @MeRia035

    @MeRia035

    21 күн бұрын

    ​@@paulosincupthanks for the explanation regarding the audience. Great talk, enjoyed it & I laughed 🙂

  • @dalemoore5569

    @dalemoore5569

    21 күн бұрын

    They are clearly all adults 😂😂

  • @ianian2773
    @ianian277321 күн бұрын

    been watching a bunch of 'taking things too serious' videos recently so this is convenient lol

  • @briankepner7569
    @briankepner756921 күн бұрын

    🎉 better than the current air virus of ant i-critical bias

  • @TheTurksky
    @TheTurksky21 күн бұрын

    Not a lot of comments here yet. I'll add one but it's not serious so can be ignored.

  • @LONE_WOLF_GANG
    @LONE_WOLF_GANG21 күн бұрын

    A hyper individualistic identity comes equipped with a huge ego, which makes you think you're the center of the universe and therefore never learn anything substantial outside of the bubble that the person created.

  • @palkyaw8756
    @palkyaw875621 күн бұрын

    All player. Like❤

  • @bassmouter4694
    @bassmouter469420 күн бұрын

    Humor: Will you be A light- or a criticaster? An example- or a judge? A part of the solution- or of the problem?

  • @bassmouter4694

    @bassmouter4694

    20 күн бұрын

    I got 12 notes with me, in the back of my cover of cell phone: 1. Be thankful. 2. Be optimistic. 3. Don’t worry or compare yourself with somebody else. 4. Be kind. 5. Work on social behavior. 6. Work on ways to tackle setbacks. 7. Learn to forgive. 8. When you enjoy Flow moments, encouraging them. 9. Be happy with the small moments, create your small events. 10. Go for your goals. 11. Live your belief or spirituality. 12. Take care your body- sleep enough and don’t use alcohol or drugs.

  • @palkyaw8756
    @palkyaw875621 күн бұрын

    Why and what❤

  • @demie9178
    @demie917818 күн бұрын

    🤲

  • @Napukin
    @Napukin21 күн бұрын

    Be aware: Not everyone will benefit from this talk. Rejoice in your transcendence.

  • @usermynewmine
    @usermynewmine21 күн бұрын

    Josh talks lite .

  • @Chris-hp2gg
    @Chris-hp2gg2 күн бұрын

    Don't lose your sense of humor.😂

  • @kasherist
    @kasherist20 күн бұрын

    Skeleton. This is humor 😀

  • @HellHeater
    @HellHeater21 күн бұрын

    when life gives you lemons dont make lemonade

  • @Dearfaraz---
    @Dearfaraz---21 күн бұрын

    I am a nice person but i get happiness by being mean. Should i be mean all the time to keep myself happy?

  • @anishbishwokarma49

    @anishbishwokarma49

    21 күн бұрын

    Try to findout your happiness by doing good work

  • @Dearfaraz---

    @Dearfaraz---

    21 күн бұрын

    @@anishbishwokarma49 people don't appreciate good work🔪🩸

  • @malikaferreira5294

    @malikaferreira5294

    21 күн бұрын

    Ure sick ...seek help

  • @MeRia035

    @MeRia035

    21 күн бұрын

    Don't be mean, it's a vicious circle. (I'm sure your comment was sarcasm) 🙂

  • @vinzanity68
    @vinzanity6815 күн бұрын

    So...why did Robin Williams...

  • @vikasrajracharla9689
    @vikasrajracharla968920 күн бұрын

    More sweeter may cause diabeties😂

  • @nikkiryall4603

    @nikkiryall4603

    14 күн бұрын

    😅

  • @bahraleloom
    @bahraleloom4 күн бұрын

    I feel audience's English level is basic, only 2 or 3 of them have C1 level so they could get the point and laugh

  • @TeyiSensei-fp7ny
    @TeyiSensei-fp7ny21 күн бұрын

    Bro tried..

  • @phyothihanevercare
    @phyothihanevercare21 күн бұрын

    Tired

  • @Jinikiriwarrior
    @Jinikiriwarrior21 күн бұрын

    They letting anyone speak now?

  • @carlschleg5822

    @carlschleg5822

    21 күн бұрын

    My first name is ANYONE. They have yet called me...

  • @user-zi6nn2id4m

    @user-zi6nn2id4m

    21 күн бұрын

    Just those who write comments...

  • @HellHeater

    @HellHeater

    21 күн бұрын

    they letting anyone comment

  • @uaps28
    @uaps2821 күн бұрын

    Boring TEDxTalk. YAWN

  • @davidblake8612

    @davidblake8612

    19 күн бұрын

    Boring troll. Yawn.

  • @davidblake8612

    @davidblake8612

    19 күн бұрын

    Boring troll. Yawn.

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