Based on some studies, people in their forties, on average, laugh less often each day than children under age 7 and adults over age 65. That's kind of sad for middle-aged men. If it's been awhile since your father has let out a good belly laugh, here are some ideas that you can do to get your father back on the road to joy.

A joke book can be helpful. The Dilbert series by Scott Adams is quite funny if you're into office humor. The Far Side series by Gary Larson came out twenty years ago, but it still works even for today's people. In fact, you don't even have to buy a book. You can go online and find comic strips, lists of jokes and so on.

On DVD, Netflix, Hulu, Amazon or however you get them, you can find funny movies and shows that can make a difference in your life. Teen movies are particularly funny when done well. Mean Girls, 10 Things I Hate About You and She's All That are bound to bring a smile to your father's face. Screwball comedies might be your father's cup of tea. Some comedies from the 1930s, 40s and 50s have stood the test of time and are still amusing. Also, there are a number of channels where people can watch comedians in high spirits.

If your father already has close friends to exchange jokes with, it's to his great advantage. But your father can also seek out new friends who have a lighter, cheerier and more mirthful way to life.

People are often in humorous situations at work, at home and in life, but to what degree do we take note of them? You can encourage your father to note humorous situations all around him. If he begins to notice this, soon enough, he begins to actively seek them. Before he knows it, his search for a humor-filled life becomes a significant part of his day.

How to Understand the Mind of an Interviewer

Getting inside an interviewer’s head can be tricky, as their perspective will change according to personality type, professional role, and personal experience. 【小题1】

Research the company to determine what the interviewer is looking for. Company culture (work-life balance, atmosphere, etc.) is a great indicator of what your interviewer will want to see in candidates. 【小题2】 You can look for company mission statements for a better understanding of company culture, or quotes from top-level executives, like CEOs, which often set the tone for company culture.

Look up the interviewer when possible. 【小题3】 This is the perfect chance to look up background information on the interviewer on the company’s website. Professional and social media platforms can also help you better know what to expect from an interviewer.

【小题4】 Many interviewers determine the truthfulness of your resume this way. If you respond with answers that are inconsistent with what you wrote in your resume, many interviewers will interpret it as a red flag. Thus, remember to review the start and end dates of positions listed on your resume and try not to take offense to this kind of fact checking.

Identify how the interviewer’s position will influence expectations. The role of your interviewer usually has an impact on what that person expects from a candidate. An HR representative, for example, will want to know you’re a good fit with the company culture and values. A direct manager, however, would be most interested in your practical ability to do the job.

Regardless of their roles, most interviewers will want to know you’ll make their lives easier. 【小题5】

You may already have a crystal clear idea of your passion．【小题1】More often than not, you face overwhelm because you're looking at new changes in one gulp．A good way to build trust in your own abilities is to take it 30 days at a time．Let me explain．

Pick a new habit that you think is necessary in designing your enthusiastic life．Look at it not as a permanent change but as something that you've got to do for the next 30 days only．【小题2】You're trying this new habit on for 30 days and you're free to give it up if you don't like what follows．

【小题3】You decide to run outdoors for 25 minutes every single day for next 30 days regardless of your schedule or the weather．You enter a pact（契约）．

Once you gain the motivation, you'll soon realize it's hard to stop after day 7．【小题4】And day 28, you're this close to your goal, why would you stop then?

Now on day 30, you feel somewhat like this： “Wow, I never thought I'd be able to do this for 30 days straight! I wonder what happens if I continue to bet my own record．How amazing it'd be if I kept going on day 31,32 and so on?【小题5】You believe in yourself because you're living your passion．”