April 2017 Events in Meadville, PA: Believe in Yourself

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 5^th at noon. (RSVP by April 2^nd 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 13^th at 4:30 pm. (RSVP by April 9^th 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 19^th 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 27^th at 6:00 pm. (RSVP by April 25^th 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.