The Joy of Proper Relaxation is an engaging presentation designed to genuinely enrich various aspects of your life
Program Benefits
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Improve Efficiency and Productivity
The calming effects of the Joy of Proper Relaxation cause the release of dopamine
which activates the learning centres in the brain leading to improved performance and efficiency.
For over 17 years, Shawn Achor the former award-winning counsellor at Harvard University,
has been helping individuals to improve their efficiency and productivity by 31% on average.
This is achieved by focusing on positive thoughts and actions to make individuals feel happy.
In turn this causes the release of dopamine.
Here is a link to Shawn Achor's popular TED Talk - The Happy Secret to Better Work
90-Minute Workshop for Staff & Clients
The Joy of Proper Relaxation workshop is designed to help teachers and NFP employees
to quickly and easily improve their efficiency and productivity.
This workshop is also an excellent resource for teachers to help students
enhance their academic outcomes.
Not-for-Profit organisations can also offer this valuable resource to their clients.
Besides boosting efficiency and productivity, this training also helps individuals
to safeguard their overall wellbeing.
Improve Business Outcomes
"Every business outcome improves when your brain is positive (releasing dopamine)"
"You are 31% more productive than when negative, neutral or stressed."
Shawn Achor also says, "Brain function significantly improves when dopamine is released.
He says, "your intelligence rises, your creativity rises, and your energy levels rise."
Research* confirms Shawn's findings that people are:
Better at securing a job
Better at keeping a job
More productive
More resilient
Less prone to burnout
Less likely to leave their job
*(Lyubomirsky 2025)
User-Friendly Facilitation Guide
The workshop's user-friendly facilitation guide is designed for those without prior facilitation
experience to confidently lead this engaging and informative training on Proper Relaxation.
Participants will learn and practice three relaxation exercises:
An exercise to quickly relax anytime, anywhere.
An exercise that acts as an antidote to stress.
An exercise to help achieve full physical and mental relaxation at the end of the day.
Easy Access to the Online Training
The self-paced online training is an excellent resource for individuals unable to attend a workshop
but still want to learn the life-enriching relaxation techniques.
The online training is ideal for people living in remote locations.
It is also perfect for any one wanting to quickly review one the techniques or listen to a guided
relaxation exercise during their lunch break, or anytime.
Fundraising Options
A school P&F/P&C or a NFP can raise funds by promoting the online training
to parents or members and receive $10 for each registration.
Contact paulgurry@proper-relaxation.com regarding the online training fundraiser.
Not-for-Profit organisations can generate income by offering the Joy of Proper Relaxation
workshop to their supporters and others for a fee.
