George Russell on finding peace amid the pressure
The British F1 ace sat down with Men’s Health to chat about his love of Aussie crowds and why his vision for success is as clear as ever.
Some of the best comedians don’t take themselves too seriously, picking apart every fault they can think of. And while they might be winning over the crowd, new research suggests it could be the secret to making yourself feel good.
According to a study conducted by the University of Granada’s (UGR) Mind, Brain and Behaviour Research Centre ( CIMCYC), people who use self-deprecating humour to win over a crowd experience greater psychological well-being.
Published in the international journal Personality and Individual Differences, the findings contradict previous thought that self-defeating humour was a sign of mental ill-health. However the new discoveries suggest we’ve had it wrong this whole time.
“In particular, we have observed that a greater tendency to employ self-defeating humour is indicative of high scores in psychological well-being dimensions such as happiness and, to a lesser extent, sociability,” says UGR’s Jorge Torres Marin.
“The results, as well as being consistent with the positive connotations traditionally attributed to the act of ‘laughing at oneself in our country, also suggest that the effects of self-defeating humour on well-being may differ depending on where the research takes place. Consequently we believe it is necessary to conduct new studies aimed at analysing potential cultural differences in the use of this kind of humour.”
The research suggests that having a dig at yourself was a coping mechanism to deal with angry thoughts while also winning over the trust of other people.
There you have it…don’t take yourself too seriously.
More From
The British F1 ace sat down with Men’s Health to chat about his love of Aussie crowds and why his vision for success is as clear as ever.
Business leaders and entrepreneurs are on top for a reason. They set high standards for themselves at work and in the gym
AFL players are among the fittest athletes on the planet with a rare combination of total-body strength and cardio endurance. Here, MH cover star Isaac Heeney reveals his complete preseason training plan. A word of warning: prepare to be gassed.
Men's Health's fitness expert Khan Porter takes you through his step-by-step guide to pulling off the mother of all calisthenics moves: the ring muscle-up.
After a quiet 2023 the Sydney Swans forward is fresh off his first full preseason in a decade. As he tells Men’s Health, now is the time for he and his teammates to fill the void left by you know who and make a premiership run. For Heeney, that could mean making the leap from star to superstar.
A strong back can carry you through life. Here, Men's Health fitness expert Khan Porter reveals his go-to moves to build a back you can count on.
The Australian cricket captain’s gym bag is filled with an eclectic mix of essential training gear and vital nutritional supplements, enabling him to get through a long day in the field... as well as the odd surprise.
Getting hammered on Hinge? In his new column, Men’s Health’s panellist on mental health, Dr Zac Seidler, looks at how dating apps can affect your self-esteem and identifies ways you can turn the tide in your favour.
Your pecs are the key to a killer physique. Here, Men's Health fitness expert Khan Porter reveals his go-to moves to build a strong chest.