Healing with Humour - What's Your Laughter Quotient?

The following quiz provides you with an opportunity to test your ability to laugh at life. Print this page off or take it right off screen.

What is Your L.Q.? (Laughter Quotient)

Circle the number which is most true for you.

	almost never	seldom	some times	often	always
1. I hear myself laughing out loud.	1	2	3	4	5
2. I am a fun person to be with.	1	2	3	4	5
3. My sense of humour helps me to get along with others.	1	2	3	4	5
4. I play spontaneously.	1	2	3	4	5
5. I feel O.K. about acting silly in appropriate situations.	1	2	3	4	5
6. I regularly plan times for playing and laughing.	1	2	3	4	5
7. I can laugh at my own mistakes.	1	2	3	4	5
8. I make the best of bad situations.	1	2	3	4	5
9. I use humour to help others feel better.	1	2	3	4	5
10. I avoid using humour that makes others feel uncomfortable.	1	2	3	4	5
11. I avoid sarcastic and negative humour.	1	2	3	4	5
12. I can see something positive in most situations.	1	2	3	4	5
13. I take time out for holidays.	1	2	3	4	5
14. My family and friends support my need for fun.	1	2	3	4	5
15. When I feel stressed, my sense of humour keeps things in perspective.	1	2	3	4	5
16. I feel comfortable laughing at work.	1	2	3	4	5
17. I allow myself to play first and work later.	1	2	3	4	5
18. My sense of humour is one of my best qualities.	1	2	3	4	5
19. I believe laughing contributes to my sense of well-being.	1	2	3	4	5
20. The more I laugh the better I feel.	1	2	3	4	5

75-100 = High L.Q.	You're doing fine, keep it up. Read this book for fun.
50-75 = Average L.Q.	Pretty good, but could be better. Do the exercises in this book.
25-50 = Low L.Q.	Look back over the questionnaire and see what you need to do to tickle your funny bone and get more laughter into your life.