Noreen Braman

An active session based on the importance human survival aspect of laughter, which releases endorphins and relieves stress. Learn The history of laughter in human development, finding your sense of humor style, and other laughter information. Also, what is diabolical baby laughter?

 Mindfulness – Are you mindful, or, is your mind full?  Gratitude – Your brain on being thankful  Purpose – Your personal “mission in life”  Happiness – What is it, and why is everyone talking about it  Laughter – a human survival skill since before humans had language News reports, online articles, group discussions and best-selling books are full of advice about achieving well being, and the list of recommendations can be long and intimidating. In this 5-session series, Noreen Braman will focus on 5 important habits to have in your well being “toolkit” to help build resilience for those times when stress can be overwhelming.

The journey through midlife and beyond can be an unsettling time. For some, the intense striving of young adulthood has cooled, or the twists and turns of life may have led to a very different place than originally planned. Feeling adrift may lead to depression, during a time most expect to be flourishing. As parts of life slow down and change, it creates the perfect opportunity to re-examine one’s sense of meaning and purpose, and create fresh vision for the road that lies ahead. Re-examining and redefining a life purpose or mission only helps you define or rediscover not only personal values and goals, but how those value and goals create you: the person, the family member, the world citizen. Having a well-thought out personal mission statement provides you with a framework from which you can draw insight into what gives you purpose, point you toward the activities you would most enjoy, define the qualities you look for in others, and help you be more self-aware., especially in how