This week in the office they were upgrading the software so most people in the department had down time all week. This wouldn’t be down time for me because it was time to set up some fun activites to keep us laughing and having fun while we waited for the system.

April and I were tasked with planning an activity for Thursday. We needed a game so people could win points as the whole department had been divided into teams. April and I created the “So You Think You Can Dance” Challenge!

It was simple. You came to the event and you received points. If you took the spotlight challenge, you would choose a random dance style and have to dance for 30 seconds to receive your additonal points.

April and I were the hosts and created the funny skits we were going to perform as we read which ever dance style you selected.

Of course everyone did not want to dance and people were complaining about the activity and saying they were not going to do it. April was concerned and I told her not to worry. Everyone feels that way until they see the fun.

When the event started we had a line of people waiting to join in. As the event went on, more and more people joined and more and more people did the spotlight dances. It was all about fun.

After the event ended we were all tired from dancing, laughing and having a good time. I think people are afraid to have fun at work because they will be perceived as being unprofessional or not a hard worker.

I have to disagree because I made a career out of creating fun in workplaces and in people’s lives. We all need this balance in our lives and it really leads to a more productive working environment. There is nothing wrong with laughing out loud at work.

It is Friday and I hope all of you take a moment today, with a co-worker or when you are by yourself to dance a little. Why? Why not? You only live once…

JUST DANCE!

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