Can you provide examples of how humor and laughter have personally helped you de-escalate a stressful situation and regain composure?

Yes, humor and laughter have helped me de-escalate stressful situations by diffusing tension and bringing lightness to the situation. For example, cracking a joke during a heated argument with a friend helped us both see the situation from a different perspective and calm down. Additionally, using humor to make light of a mistake I made at work helped me regain composure and move forward with a positive attitude. In both instances, humor and laughter helped me navigate through the stress and find a way to resolve the situation with a clearer mind.