A good sense of humor isn't just a way to make your workday more pleasurable, it can also help you perform better (and get ahead).
Forbes notes that a playful atmosphere can be incredibly conducive for ideation in creative fields: it helps turn off that part of your brain that monitors your own behavior and feel self-conscious.
And even if you don't work in a field that's considered "creative," humor could go a long way towards furthering your own personal success:
A Robert Half International survey, for instance, found that 91% of executives believe a sense of humor is important for career advancement; while 84% feel that people with a good sense of humor do a better job. Another study by Bell Leadership Institute found that the two most desirable traits in leaders were a strong work ethic and a good sense of humor.
