Each April we begin our Healthy Aging Series with a focus on
brain health, and encourage you to Believe in Yourself. We know that believing
in yourself has a positive effect on your mental health, but did you know that
self-confidence influences your physical health as well? Recent studies show
people who exhibit self-confidence are generally healthier and tend to live
longer. That's because confidence is a positive emotion and positive emotions have
countless health benefits for your mind, body and spirit. In nurturing
wellbeing by encouraging an active body, an engaged mind and a fulfilled
spirit, Juniper is also building self-confidence. The link between health and
confidence also may be related to the ability of positive emotions to boost our
brain's power to hold attention, be aware and remember things. We are better
able to learn, build new skills and relate with others when we are feeling
optimistic. Also confident people are better able to handle chaotic situations
in a positive manner. This helps to reduce or avoid excessive stress, high
blood pressure, anger, confusion – all the negative side effects of feeling
powerless, overwhelmed and out of control.
If you need to kick start your confidence, here are a few
things to try: smile; count your blessings; surround yourself with confident
people; learn how others have found their confidence and follow their lead;
challenge negative or inaccurate thinking and replace with accurate,
constructive thoughts; and encourage yourself. You can also plan to join us
this month for uplifting discussions and a focus on brain health with offerings
such as Daily Brain Builders, Wii games, and a Brain Healthy Luncheon.
Our fabulous April 2017 events in Meadville, PA at Juniper
Village at Meadville include our:
§ Lunch and Learn Managing Stress Presentation because with this month’s
focus on the Brain, we join Doug Messerall, pastor and counselor as he delivers
a supportive program to assist you in discovering ways to manage stress; Doug
counsels individuals with Parkinson’s as well as many other disabilities
individuals face, so you may even consider attending to learn how to support a
friend in need of these tips on April 5th at noon. (RSVP by April 2nd
to 814-333-4400.)
§ Alive in All Seasons Dinner The Power of Believing in Yourself as there
is a saying “Be careful of how you are talking to yourself because you are
listening,” Lisa M. Hayes Dennis Chludzinski, hospice chaplain has years of
experience supporting families during times of grief and loss so come learn on
April 13th at 4:30 pm. (RSVP by April 9th to 814-333-4400.)
§ Practicing Mindfulness Through a Holistic Health Approach with Karen
Schreiber Mason of Brookside Yoga in Meadville who will be on site to guide us
through some ways we can remain mindful during the everyday and not so everyday
challenges we face to work towards “personal growth and better health,” as Karen
feels that the philosophy and practices of Tai Chi and Yoga and energy work are
her path in life, physically, mentally, and spiritually and would like to share
that path with participants at Brookside Studio, so join her here at Juniper Village
to learn more on April 19th at 6:00 pm.
§ Essentials of Essential Oils A Beginner Class to Well-Being because certain
oils have been known to assist in a variety of mood changes and relaxation in
both humans and pets, promoting emotional wellbeing, at this beginner class that
will introduce you to essential oils and how you may incorporate them into
everyday life activities such as cooking, cleaning and applying topically on
April 27th at 6:00 pm. (RSVP by April 25th to 814-333-4400.)
We look forward to sharing our April 2017 events in Meadville,
PA at Juniper Village at Meadville with you as you Believe in Yourself.
