What Participants Have Said After Attending the 8-Week MBSR Program:
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"Mindfulness is beneficial for your mental well-being. It helps you to notice your reactive patterns, some of which may not be helpful. Mindfulness makes you more present, and not miss moments of your life in the past or worrying about the future."
"Thank you Erin for this transformational program. It has reinforced my strong belief that mindfulness can unlock more reasoned, objective decision and choice making; something which can improve all of our lives - whether personally or in business. The tools are practical, easy to learn and simple to apply. I will be adopting mindfulness into my daily life, from here on in."
"It is my belief that everyone should give mindfulness a try. It has helped me to learn the skills to centre and ground myself."
"Excellent course! I started feeling unsure if I could do this, but have left realising that it is extremely doable and helpful given the stressful lifestyles that we lead. Erin was highly knowledgeable and skillful and I highly recommend her course."
"Mindfulness is really something that I feel will benefit everyone, and eventually I hope I can play my part in bringing it to more people."
"Mindfulness is really something that I feel will benefit everyone, and eventually I hope I can play my part in bringing it to more people."
"Thank you for dissecting this complicated concept. I find that I have a greater understanding of how mindfulness can help in my points of stress."
"It is worth investing eight weeks and one full day of your precious life in mindfulness, because you will learn to live from moment to moment mindfully. Thank you Erin!"
"To me, mindfulness is to be in the moment. This is so needed in a fast-paced, objective-oriented society like Singapore. We need to slow down, be mindful in our everyday engagements, be aware of the present, and enjoy the moment! If we can successfully do that, I think we will be in a better state of mind and health!"
"Mindfulness is really practical and yet simple for the busy corporate professional. It gives a wide array of exercises to fit into all situations and time requirements. Totally recommend if you want an effective approach to managing emotional stress. Erin is also a really great facilitator."
"It helps you to come in contact with your body, to take time for yourself and appreciate yourself (you're worth it to spend time on yourself)."
"Take the time for yourself. Stopping to get to know yourself better will benefit every aspect of your life."
"There is nothing more important in life than to find inner peace and joy. Mindfulness is a great tool towards achieving that and in dealing with the daily stresses of modern living."
"This course helps me to be aware of myself including physical sensations / behaviours. By mindful practices, it helps to calm myself quicker and be more productive at work/life."
"Mindfulness is good for restless or active people to slow down, enjoy the present, and live in the moment!" - Joe
"Thank you so much to Erin for this very inspiring and helpful MBSR program."
"It takes effort to be mindful but it's easy to incorporate the practices into your daily life."
"Life is short; we only have this one life. It is good to stay mindful."
"The MBSR program has helped me realize the different ways I can learn to improve my daily life, thoughts, feelings and emotions, and how I interact with people around me."
"I am glad to have started the journey of lifelong mindfulness cultivation. The skills I learned have taught me to be aware of my major stressors and how to deal with them, ensuring protection towards my mental well-being."
""The time is now." Such a simple concept that is so hard to practice: forget the past and don't look into the future. Mindfulness classes have helped me to put this into practice."
"I can't think of anyone who will not benefit from learning more about and practicing mindfulness. It is so all-inclusive that whatever your background and life situation, mindfulness opens the door for us to become more compassionate towards ourselves and others, and develop an attitude of gratitude for what we have."
"Everyone needs some mindfulness, even (and especially) when we don't realize it!"
"You come away from the class a new, happier being each week; you realize you have a support and that it's natural and right to do this; you make changes without even realizing, and when you realize, it's magical."
"In a society that gets caught up with being on the move constantly and doing more and more, it is easy to lose that connection with yourself and get sucked into the frenetic pace. Sometimes when you experience strong emotions or disturbing thoughts, you may be unable to dissociate yourself from them and get consumed. Through mindfulness, you learn that your thoughts and emotions are NOT you – they are only a PART of you. You can choose to respond on your own terms, instead of reacting automatically (and potentially regretting later). Mindfulness is not a magic wand that once waved eliminates all your stress and unhappiness, but it does provide techniques to deal with stressful states of being, and a different perspective to consider that will allow you to be more kind and accepting towards yourself and others. Life is too short to be rushed through unconsciously; when you are mindful, you’re able to savour the experience."
"Two words: 'Just Notice' - sometimes we engage too much in our thoughts and perceptions of things and don't realize that we can just be with our thoughts without judgment and without having to do anything or react. Mindfulness is something I truly believe in even if it is a challenge."
"Stress is endemic in today's day and age. Change is the only constant. We are surrounded by negativity in the media, news, etc. But we know that worrying is counter productive. Mindfulness helps us break out of this cycle and come back to the present because 'happiness is in the here and now'."
"Mindfulness really does help us to appreciate the moments in life better and enrich our daily lives."
"Mindfulness makes you into a more well-rounded person. It helps you see the world in a clear light; it lets you hear yourself better without all the negative chatter in your mind."
"Mindfulness is a good way of bringing more awareness of what one is doing into daily life. It does not have to be one big action but simple ways of living such as eating, walking, etc."
"Helps greatly with dealing with stress and awkward situations. Enables the distancing of thoughts and emotions. Gives one a sense of perspective."
"In discovering your body and your feelings, you can find the way to a more happy and stressless life."
"Mindfulness has helped me become a lot more aware of my thoughts and emotions, and the management of anxiety and depression. Thank you for encouraging me to sign up for MBSR, Erin!"
"It is a beneficial lifelong learning which helps you to cope with what you are going through in your mind, thoughts and actions. It helps you to cope better with stress, anxiety, negativity, and empowers you with a sense of hope that things will get better as mindfulness is a skill that anyone can practice and use."
"This program has benefited me to be more mindful of myself, people around me, and the environment - instead of the normal hectic schedules of getting things done with the 'mind full'."
"Mindfulness has been very helpful in aiding self-regulation."
"I was very skeptical about the course initially, but this course has definitely surprised me with the positive benefits I have received. I have definitely been more able to manage my anxiety, emotions, and responses in differing situations, which therefore helped me achieve happier times. :) Thank you!"
"Being more self-aware is key. The course makes you look at things differently - more curious, more observant."
"Take the first step - you might receive more than what you expected."
"It is a practice that promotes loving kindness, especially to yourself - because you deserve it!"
"Moment by moment awareness lets us live our life in the present. It is a shame to let life live us by. "
"I would advise others to come forward to attend this, because everyone has stress and may not be able to handle it well. Mindfulness will surely help us in our daily life. "
"I learned to be more self-aware, and I believe it will make me a better person."
"It has brought more peace and awareness into my life. And I think mindfulness is an important skill to have for a happier life and greater benefits to the society. "
"Meditation apps are just scratching the surface. "
"This course was so valuable. It taught me about self-kindness, patience, and awareness of how and on what I give my attention. All of these are so important for managing stress in my everyday life. Thoroughly recommend this course!"
"Change will start to effect when you are aware."
"You owe it to yourself to explore your health, your potential, your path. Mindfulness shows you the way. Start where you are, now."
"The practice helps me understand and handle intense emotions/thoughts better and with kindness towards myself. I have better self-regulation now. This is a great journey to begin on and to consistently be on." |
"The course was paced well to train people who have no prior experience while allowing them to pick it up over the 8 weeks, and apply it in their daily lives."
"It was good to have Erin guided us for mindfulness practice. I am more aware of naming thoughts, memories, sensations, sounds, breaths, movements in myself."
"Practising mindfulness in your life gives you clarity in whatever you do, as well as reclaims your control over your own thoughts and emotions. Thanks Erin for her patience and guidance through this journey of discovery!"
"Even at this early stage I can see the potential of what I have learned in MBSR. Erin has been a wonderful guide in this process. I look forward to continue my practice mindfully."
"Mindfulness has helped me ride the waves of life with more confidence and I'm positive that it will help to improve my overall wellbeing with sustained practice."
"I would encourage people with stress or anger management issues to attend the MBSR programme to slowly change their life and life's perspectives."
"Start this practice as early as possible. This is very important to lead a happy life."
"Learning or practicing mindfulness meditation via online platforms is not as beneficial or focused or successful as attending the MBSR class in person."
"Take time off to learn more about yourself - the person you will have to spend the most time with in this life."
"I learned to have greater self-awareness of my body and stress reactions, and trained my ability to stay focused and be less distracted. Thank you Erin for bringing me through this experience!"
"Mindfulness breaks the cycle of habit and autopilot as we go about in our daily lives. Mindfulness brings us greater joy as we reduce stress by learning how to respond differently to stressful situations!"
"I most love how mindfulness provides a weekly/daily oasis of piece and space and silence and calm to allow grace to be nurtured and thoughtfulness to grow."
"This can help you not only for stressful moments but also to improve relationships with anyone! Learned not to be reactive but being mindful of how you react."
"I used to wonder why people climb up to a hill / go behind a waterfall to sit and meditate. But through this course, I can now relate to them."
"A great way to pick up practical and simple skills to deal with stress in daily life. It's not hard to pick up so be open to exploring something new."
"This is a practical and useful program for the busy professionals to learn about how to better cope with daily stress. It's been a most enlightening experience for me!"
"I believe not only in the program but also in the skills of the instructor. Erin is fab."
"Mindfulness practice is good for one's mental health. It helps one to stay focused."
"Mindfulness is about awareness; we can relate this awareness to our daily lives. With awareness, one can improve and work on our own problems or issues."
"If you find it difficult to cope with stressors in your life, mindfulness practice will help kickstart the process of dealing better with them."
"I started attending mindfulness classes knowing that I was a reactive person and have challenges managing my emotions when issues or stresses arise. After the eight weeks of MBSR, I realized I was able to cope better with issues arising and had learned to respond to situations instead of reacting mindlessly. Overall, I'm less tense, anxious and worrisome."
"We cannot escape from the stresses of daily life but taking that mindful pause would help me deal with the situation and achieve a better outcome."
"Mindfulness helps us to have a different, more positive response to stressful and negative situations."
"Mindfulness is the best gift one can give to ourselves. After practicing mindfulness, I feel more focused and alert. I am able to manage stressful situations better since staying in the moment helps you not to think about the next steps and relieve from stress. Invest in yourself. Learn mindfulness!"
"Mindfulness is the journey towards happiness."
"Practising mindfulness has really made a difference in my quality of life, as well as that of the people I interact with on a daily basis as I am less angry and stressed!"
"Mindfulness practice serves as a good reminder for ourselves to be aware of how we react and also how others react in a certain manner. If everyone can practice mindfulness, there would be more peace on earth and all humans will be able to live more harmoniously."
"Think about how you walk. How you eat. How you move. All on auto-pilot. But the compexities of the human body, the weight of your arm, the simple pleasure of eating something as seemingly insignificant as a raisin, all merit much more of our focus and attention. And the wonder of everyday life. Hopefully, continued mindfulness practice will help get me here more regularly!"
"Changing the mind can change our lives. With persistent practice, we can do it!"
"A practical tool to better manage your stress level."
"Let go of the past, stop worrying about the future, and just be with the present."
"I'm a calmer person and find simple joy in everyday life."
"Mindfulness really helps if you commit yourself and dedicate the time to do it sincerely! Erin is a great mindfulness teacher and I really appreciate how she is so helpful, responsible, and non-judgmental."
"Learning to take time to give oneself the chance to react in the most appropriate way possible is priceless!"
"Every session was fun and can pick up an insight about everything ranging from self to nature to people."
"The programme is not boring. It greatly benefits me, be it in the career aspects, or my personal life."
"The course has taught me useful techniques for being mindful."
"Mindfulness practices allows you to notice what your mind and body are going through without any judgment - something that most working adults don't take time to experience."
"Just take a moment to appreciate yourself, without judging your thoughts and actions. Take a moment of kindness."
"Get to know yourself better and be able to have self-control."
"The program provided me with key tools for life. It is a first step, and not a destination."
"Mindfulness is not as difficult as you would have thought. With right practice and consistency, it gets easier. And it really helps my stress level as I notice I sleep better and have been less tense."
"Mindfulness is something everyone should try. You'll probably start with a specific goal and find out completely unforeseen benefits."
"It's a practice that has enabled me to get to know myself better."
"Mindfulness is for everybody. Mindfulness is about being more human. Mindfulness helps you to appreciate life better."
"Practicing mindfulness has been helpful for me to manage my anxiety better and allowed me to pay more attention to my feelings or state of mind from time to time."
"If you think you need it, or you doubt it, you noticed it and now you need it!"
"The practices and theory of the MBSR class helped me understand my negative stress habits and the awareness to respond differently!"
"A mindful moment a day, keeps the negative thoughts away. :)"
"Mindfulness brings broader perspectives to how we think - (1) think of positive outcomes instead of dwelling on negative aspects; (2) be more aware of the impact of stress on myself along with the effect on others. "
"A meaningful course that everyone dealing with stressful situations in their daily life would need to attend."
"I think in today's stressful life, we need to take care of ourselves. MBSR teaches us how we can take care of ourselves in every moment by being mindful of our reactions and stresses. I am very thankful for this programme."
"Mindfulness practice will definitely improve our overall wellbeing."
"To be aware of the body and mind so that you are able to respond more appropriately to people and in challenging situations."
"Be kind to ourselves, slow down and be aware of even little things like breathing. It is more than just breathing."
"Mindfulness has helped me both directly and indirectly through some of the more critical points in my life. Everyone will be able to benefit from learning to be more aware and put focus where it needs to go."
"Mindfulness practice is a 'survival kit' that many of us are missing in our present lives. It's something you cannot unlearn once you experience its benefits."
"It opens up more awareness to the options available in life. You move around or live life with more ease and calm."
"Mindfulness is not a cure-all for the issues in your life, but it helps you to face them and work with them more gracefully."
"Viktor E. Frankl once said "between stimulus and response there is a space. In that space is our power to choose our response. In our response lies our growth and our freedom." MBSR has given me TAP - it's in Taking A Pause that I found my power to choose my response." |