Should we laugh more at ourselves? It's complicated

Research shows it's sometimes good for us to poke fun at ourselves, but not always. Here's how to harness the benefits, while avoiding the pitfalls.

Should we laugh more at ourselves? It's complicated

TL;DR

  • Self-deprecating humor can have benefits.
  • It is not always good to poke fun at ourselves.
  • It's important to harness the benefits while avoiding the pitfalls.