The "hard numbers"
We know that anecdotes and personal reflections are not everyone's cup of tea. Sometimes they can deter you away from trying mindfulness, so we decided to break down the numbers from our recent sessions at the National Trust and Danske Bank. Here is what we found:
- Over 92% of people found the workshop useful in shaping how they think about their health and well being.
- After participating in their first workshop, over 88% of people would be interested in learning more about mindfulness practices.
- Over 96% of people would recommend a Mindfulness Connected Learning workshop to a colleague or volunteer.
When asked what aspects of the course did they find most helpful, participants replied...
My mind finally became still and I am no longer exhausted! This course literally changed my life and I can not thank Veronica enough. After years of having my thoughts take over my life, within 8 short weeks I had gained the ability to take control of my mind and stop my thoughts taking over my life and how I feel. I gained awareness and understanding of how my thoughts affect my feelings and how by slowing down and living more in the now I can have a fuller and richer life experience. Thank you Veronica for everything!
I found the gentleness in the delivery of the course and the timing of the sessions allowed me to access these tools in ways that I had not been able to before. |
Your course has enabled me to discover a new me, or should I say the real me. It is truly life changing, I can't thank you enough. |
I was also incredibly impressed how Veronica handled the strong emotions that showed up in the group – the way she allowed them to be there without judgement and in a trusting way. She modeled such confidence that accepting and allowing, without being overcome really changes things. I have honestly never seen such impressive facilitation skill ever before and her example will really stay with me in my own and work in the future. I found the whole course wonderful and resourcing. Everything in it was useful and helpful.
Not only did I find this course worthwhile but also extremely enjoyable, it was very well executed and instilled a desire to keep on practicing and spread the word. |
I would say my expectations of the course were not just exceeded, but I also found some pleasant surprises along the way. It is genuinely a gift. It was not as I expected, but it was better. |
I think of the course as a vital gift, Veronica has been a gentle inspiration. The retreat was amazing, silence is an incredibly powerful tool. Also the mountain meditation for me was a fantastic grounding exercise in peace. It helped silence the chatter for me above all. |
I found the workshop really valuable. Veronica gave a short overview of mindfulness, but for most of the workshop, she expertly guided us through a series of mindfulness practices, all the time encouraging us to embrace a 'beginner's mind'. I have since used the practices both at home and work and really feel the benefit. Veronica really knows her stuff!" |
Veronica's teaching. It was very gentle and clear. Really enjoyed her guiding us through the various practices. I felt the course was very well communicated and put together. The manual, online guided meditations and what Veronica taught each week in the class all worked together perfectly to help me gain a good understanding of mindfulness practices. It was all very helpful."
I am more aware of others - find myself thinking and considering how they must feel in certain situations and I do feel and exercise more tolerance, at the same time, I am more tolerant with myself." |
The teaching was not just easy to follow, but there was deep insight, gentleness and acceptance which inspired me. |
I thoroughly enjoyed the 8 weeks mindfulness course. Veronica put everyone at ease and her ability to explain and encourage us to practice was exceptional. |
The guided meditations. The handbook. The embodiment of the practice by the teacher." |
The teaching was excellent very well explained and the content was good." |
I found Veronica's teaching just right and her obvious belief in the process really helped me to overcome my initial skepticism of the benefits."
What the teenagers said...
I think that '.b' would be good for everybody to learn how to calm down and be with their heart." - Year 9 student |
The course has really helped me with stress and panic and I feel if I keep up the practice, it will continue to do so." - Year 10 student |
Was really worth all the time and has really made an impact on my day to day life." - Year 10 student |
It was an excellent course. Thanks very much." - Year 10 student |
It has helped me with being more grateful, dealing with bad things and savoring the good." - Year 10 student |
