Identify what the latest neuroscience research has discovered about how stress impacts the human brain, our thinking, and the level of strain we feel. Explore five concrete strategies that you can implement immediately to train your brain to stress less and enjoy more. Have fun and get inspired listening to entertaining, real-life stories, insightful quotes, and interactive activities that show the techniques in action. Apply the practical methods to your work with young children and families to reduce stress, foster joy, improve relationships, and increase success, both personally and professionally. Key Points *You can increase joy and decrease stress no matter what your situation. This model out of Mayo Clinic (Dr. Amit Sood) has over 40 empirical studies that show the positive results of the strategies. The methods can bolster resiliency and help individuals form brain pathways that reduce depression, anxiety, and even dementia. *We have a finite amount of time and energy, we must use it wisely *Our energy is most effective in the present moment *We can train our brains over time to decrease stress and increase joy *There are simple ways to regain minutes of your life back each day by paying attention to negative thoughts are and carving out time to focus on things that will bring minutes of joy and calm instead. Objectives: *Reframe unhelpful negative thoughts to be more productive and lower stress. *Pinpoint one strategy that would be most helpful in their work with young children and families that will reduce stress, foster joy, and increase success at work and at home.