Rewire Your Brain Workshops

DianaK

One of those weeks

It’s been one of “those” weeks. Health issues, administrative snags, missing my sister Jeni (who died in 2018), and a bunch of little (and not so little) irritations showed up on my doorstep. I indulged in the requisite wailing and gnashing of teeth. 

And I got to appreciate my appreciation muscles for the joy they afforded me.

This week I wanted to honor my sister. I have some of her art hanging up and it makes me feel connected to her. I used one of her paintings as inspiration for my creation. I painted and cried and smiled and felt her all around me. I am lucky she was and is my sister. I love looking at her art (and now mine) hanging in my living room as a testament to that love.

My watercolor (left) & Jeni’s acrylic (right)

I’m excited to share the tools that helped me train my brain to help me find joy even during challenging times. This Saturday I’m offering my first online version of Happiness in Hard Times – the Art of Appreciating (along with a laughter yoga mini-session).

It is gonna be so much fun! If you want to try out some science-based techniques that we can use to improve our lives, health, and relationships — even during a pandemic — use the link below to register. 

I look forward to seeing you!

REGISTER FOR CLASS!

DianaK

I accidentally rediscovered the power of laughter 😆

This morning I accidentally rediscovered the power of laughter. 

In my classes and talks, I teach people the power of laughter, appreciation, and a host of other science-based habits that can significantly improve our health and well-being.

And…I sometimes forget to use the tools I teach. Especially when I’m tired and/or health issues are flaring. 

It’s been a rough couple weeks for a variety of reasons (beyond the ones we are all facing right now). This morning when my bestie-roomie Sarah & I checked in, we realized that anxiety and depression have been running the show around here lately. So we sat on the couch, leaned our heads together, and held space for how things are.

After a few minutes, because humor is my go-to tool, I said, “Well, we could do some laughter yoga. We would both hate that right now!” And we laughed because it was true. 

But then…Ida (Sarah’s 5 year-old) stepped in and changed the game. She overheard me and ran over to us with a big grin on her face. “Laughter yoga?!?” she beamed. “Let’s do laughter yoga!”

And so, even though it really was the last thing either Sarah or I wanted to do, we did laughter yoga.

We only did it for about 10 minutes. Ida loved it. We loved watching Ida love it. And then, um, well, we felt a little better.

Oh, right. Just like I tell people.

And based on that little boost from our mini-session this morning, I decided to add a 10-minute session before each of my upcoming classes!

So if you want to try a little laughter (do it!), join your class 10 minutes early. I’ll be there, laughing and remembering that we are in this together.

Love,
Diana

JULY CLASSES

Happiness in Hard Times
The Art of Appreciating

Date: Tuesday, July 14
Time: 7:00-8:00 pm
Laughter Yoga mini-session: 6:50 pm
Location: Online everywhere
Suggested donation: $25

                OR

Date: Saturday, July 18
Time: 2:00-3:00 pm
Laughter Yoga mini-session: 1:50 pm
Location: Online everywhere
Suggested donation: $25

Save me a spot!

DianaK

New Classes: Happiness in Hard Times — the Art of Appreciation

2020 has brought us a seemingly endless series of worries. On top of the “usual” stress of 21st century living, now we are also worried about the pandemic of racism and violence, the COVID-19 pandemic, economy, and divisive politics. We are tired of staying home and wearing masks and we miss seeing our loved ones. 

Right now our brains and nervous systems need more support than ever. 

So right now, Seriously Happy is focused on supporting you more than ever.

We can’t control a lot of things, but we CAN rewire our brains to focus less on the bad stuff and to look for more good stuff. Making simple changes can enhance our relationships, increase our resilience, and even improve our health.

Using tools from improv, laughter yoga, positive psychology, and relational neuroscience, our Happiness in Hard Times classes will give you a chance to learn about and try new techniques you can use right away to improve your well-being. 

In our first class of the series, the Art of Appreciating, you’ll learn a variety of ways to tune in to and savor the good things in life. It’s an interactive and fun way to meet new people and try new tricks to make these hard times just a little bit happier.

Date: Saturday, July 18
Time: 2:00-3:00 pm
Location: Online Everywhere
Suggested donation: $25

OR

Date: Thursday, July 23
Time: 7:00-8:00 pm
Location: Online Everywhere
Suggested donation: $25

To save your spot, click the link below & choose your donation level. Let me know which date you’re interested in and I’ll save your space. 😊

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DianaK

Happy Brain Bingo Day!

Join me for a game of Happy Brain Bingo tomorrow, Wednesday, June 5th! It’s a fun and easy way to add happiness, connection, and laughter to your day. PLUS, this week we’re giving out prizes! It’s a win-win-win-win situation. And it’s free!

To play, download and print a copy of the Happy Brain Bingo card and mark each square as you complete it. For even more fun, challenge your officemates or roommates or any other primates to a game and let us know what happens. We want to hear your stories!

I stopped to smell the roses. Er, lilacs!

Prizes will be awarded for…

  • First bingo
  • Most bingo squares completed
  • Best “FREE SPACE” write-in
  • Funniest bingo story
  • Sweetest bingo story
  • Best photo

When you’re done playing, post a photo of your bingo card on our event page or email it to me at diana@seriously-happy.com. Have fun!!

DOWNLOAD BINGO CARD

PS – If you love this idea, please consider supporting and/or letting people know about our Chemo Care Bingo project. We’re so excited to bring some sunshine into the lives of people touched by cancer. ❤️

DianaK

Spots still available for Thurs Art of Appreciating class!

I still have some spots open for this week’s Art of Appreciating class! This back-to-school version of the class is filled with tips and tools that are fun to learn and easy to use. We’ll focus on ways to make the transition from summer to fall easier and more enjoyable — and help set the stage for a happier holiday season.

If you’re interested, I’d love to see you there! Shoot me an email to let me know you’re coming so I can plan for enough supplies. Yay!

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DianaK

Seriously Happy’s newsletter – tips for a fabulous fall (or an awesome autumn)!

Are you ready for a fabulous fall? Check out Seriously Happy’s latest newsletter for tips on getting the best from the season…and learn about upcoming classes!

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The Art of Appreciating: Finding the fun in fall is a fun, relaxing class about why our brains need help finding good stuff — and how to do it! 😊

Fall can be a tough time here in Minnesota. Whether you’ve got a case of back-to-school blues or are daunted by the lack of daylight, this class can help you feel happier this season!

You’ll leave this workshop with a smile on your face 😃, a quick-tips guide to creating a happier life & skills for finding more joy in every day!

Cost: $40
Space is limited to 10. Please email Diana at diana@seriously-happy.com to reserve your spot!

DianaK

The Art of Appreciating Class – June 20th!

I’m excited to announce that the results of our recent survey are in and we’ve set up our first Happy Brains workshop. Yay!

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The Art of Appreciating: Small and Simple Ways to Create a Happier Life is coming up in Edina, MN on Wednesday, June 20th from 7-8:30pm. We’ll talk about why it’s important to teach our brains look for good things and how to do that. This workshop is not about squashing feelings of sadness, depression, or anger, but offers tools to help bring your life into balance—especially when the negative seems to outweigh the positive. You’ll leave this workshop with a smile on your face, a quick-tips guide to creating a happier life, and skills for finding more joy in every day.

Join us! Class size is limited, but there are still a few spots left! To get your spot, email me at diana@seriously-happy.com or call 612-709-2223. Yay!

Happy Brain Workshop
The Art of Appreciating: Small and Simple Ways to Create a Happier Life
When: Wednesday, June 20, 2018, 7:00 – 8:30 pm
Where: 3209 West 76th Street, Suite 202A, Edina, MN 55435
Cost: $40
Payment can be made online by credit card or PayPal or by check the night of the event.

I’m excited to see you and share these fun ideas with you!!