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     2.  Fun makes difficult situations less
               stressful.  The common ground of fun
               helps us bond with others.
               Physiologically, our brain thrives on fun.
               Research indicates that when we are
               having fun, we develop new neural cells
               in areas devoted to learning and
               memory.”
                  Los Angeles Times, April 3, 1997
            3.  Based on a research study to see if “fun
               works,” Leslie concluded that fun
               integrated with work:
                 Stimulates creativity and innovation
                 Fosters commitment and ownership
                   amongst all members of the
                   organization
                 Creates and secures the morale of
                   their employees
                 Impacts productivity positively
                 Counters the effects of stress
                 Acts as a vaccination for burnout
                 Becomes the glue for social
                   relationships
                 Mends conflicts and heals hurts
                 Stimulates renewal and activity
                 Reduces absenteeism
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