do you take yourself too seriously?

@stacyv81 (5903)
United States
July 25, 2010 6:05pm CST
DO you? or do you have a sense of humor about life? Can you laugh at yourself? I think that is the key to a long successful life... Sense of humor and being able to laugh at yourself.. Its humbling, and less stressful. What do you think? Is this hard to do?
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• Philippines
26 Jul 10
hi there stacy! i have a great belief that we all need humor in our everyday life. yes, i too laugh often and i make people laugh too. it makes life a little bit easier and lighter for me. but above all i just don't laugh i put joy to my everyday living. because i know a lot of people laugh even when they are sad. but joy, it can't be hidden, once you have it laugh and smile goes with it like natural reflex. happy mylotting!
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@jerikjames (1041)
• Philippines
26 Jul 10
At the start, people would think that I take myself too seriously. But when they get to know me, they would find that I have a huge sense of humor. Well this is because I want people who are not close to me to think that I'm serious, professional, articulate, etc. And I really let those close to me to see that I'm really not that serious. Anyway to get back to your point, I always find humor in life. I laugh at my mistakes and find it fun to accept what I did wrong then do better next time. You're right it is less stressful because you don't bother yourself worrying about things you shouldn't really worry about.
@stacyv81 (5903)
• United States
26 Jul 10
I can understand that, that makes sense, yuo let loose with those you are comfortable with. that makes sense! =)
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24 Oct 10
I can do, it's meant to be taken seriously to some degree and sometimes I do take it a little far by forgetting to have fun. It's one of those situation where I need to learn what the best way to let go a little is. I get very stressed at times, as I suffer from depression which makes my life a little unpredictable. It's hard to forget to enjoy yourself sometimes :)
@Rainegurl (2156)
• Philippines
26 Jul 10
Nope, I do not take myself too seriously. I like to laugh and I laugh at myself. I do not find this hard because I also believe that sense of humor is very important to keep me sane and less stressed. Have a nice day!
• United Arab Emirates
25 Jul 10
I am very humourous. I laugh at myself. I make people laugh but iam emotinal too. But some people dont like to see me laughing. I try to destress by laughing myself out.
@stacyv81 (5903)
• United States
26 Jul 10
Why wouldnt someone like to see you laughing?
@vikkitita (194)
• Philippines
26 Jul 10
We always do desire to advance ourselves, to reach for our dreams and to develop and change what we don't like about ourselves. And because of that, we work hard for it and take it seriously. However, if we are not able to make it, don't also be too harsh on yourself. Just take it easy. Don't hate yourself for your failures. Take a break. Pause and laugh. You'll have wrinkles and look old so soon if you take yourself too seriously. Enjoy life as it is while your working towards improving yourself.
@stacyv81 (5903)
• United States
26 Jul 10
I get that I mean I know there are times to be serious, definitely, but then again, I meant more about taking yourself too seriously. like arrogance or pride issues you know?