It feels as if I've been given a very valuable tool kit. I took far longer than 4 weeks to do this course, but enjoyed it, and feel the difference in my confidence about dealing with very stressful situations. I'm no longer anxious about what the day might bring - and that is a tremendous leap forward. My circumstances haven't changed; my approach has, and will continue to do so. So thank you for this course :)
Sophie Ward
Jun 2014
Whilst the course was interesting I did not find it particularly successful with my back and neck pain issues. To be fair before I was involved in the car accident which resulted in my injuries and subsequent persistent pain issues I was well practised by way of yoga in meditation, breathing etc which is inclusive of mindfulness. I have also studied counselling. If anything I am more aware of my pain which can at times be overwhelming however I accept the pain is the result of the injury sustained. I was not stressed before the course. The course has enforced my existing practice of yoga and associated philosophies.
Janet Pascoe
Jun 2014
I found this course very helpful for helping me to deal with the stress of my job, which was reflected in my stress score at the end of the course. Thanks!
Nicola
Jun 2014
Some brilliant activities that will help me in my everyday life whenever I am feeling stressed. It gives you skills that really can be used everyday and thus it is worth every penny! Thanks Be Mindful Online!
Jenny Costello
Jun 2014
Very enjoyable. I have learned a surprising amount about my stress levels and how to control them. I still feel stressed and anxious but can recognise when this starts to happen and feel more able to control my anxiety with techniques I have learnt on this course.
Laura Grime
Jun 2014
I chose to do the course during a time when I was returning to work after a fairly long period away. The course was really helpful during what could have been a really difficult period. The de-stressing techniques I picked up from the course were extremely helpful and I expect to continue using them.
Angie Doran
Jun 2014
I have found the mindfulness course really helpful in overcoming chronic pain, in helping me to focus my thoughts on the here and now, and pacing myself. I particularly found useful the analogy of visualising thoughts as trains at a station that you could choose to leave or board as a way of controlling the negative emotions and feelings surrounding pain. I will definitely continue to use the meditation exercises as a way of combating the negative pathways of pain.
Rosie McDonald
Jun 2014
Very well organized course: such a difficult thing made so easy!
Sujata Sethi
Jun 2014
My son did this course when he was recovering from a major cancer operation and he recommended it to me and let met hear a streaming exercise. As my anxiety level was high at the time and my eating habits had got out of control I was glad to try it out and it has helped a lot.
Una Kroll
Jun 2014
I found these practices quite silly as first but gradually came to see how beneficial they can be.
Alison Smith
Jun 2014
Really great course, well structured, bringing you into a deeper appreciation of the present moment. Glad I've taken it, to assist my mental health. I particularly like the 3-min breathing space: Acknowlege, Gather, Expand -- it works, just observe cats - they use the same technique. Thank you Ed and Tessa
Dave Lee
Jun 2014
When I first started this course my stress level was 34 and I have just redone the assessment as I have finished the course and I am now at 17! And nothing in my life has actually changed, the stresses are still there but the change has come from me. Can't believe it took me so long to give mindfulness a go, I kept thinking it was too simple to work and I tried everything else but there I was at rock bottom with just one thing I hadn't tried and I am so glad I did. Simply amazing!
Jo E
Jun 2014
This was a really useful way to undertake some mindfulness training when I wasn't able to access a group near where I lived. The course was well organised and practices were clearly described. The website was easy to use, and email prompts to log in for the next part of the course were timely and useful. Thank you.
Anna
Jun 2014
Richard Banyard
Jun 2014
A useful course which has raised my awareness of making time for me and using techniques in times of pressure.
Sharon
May 2014
This is the second time I have completed this course, its a great online course, and fabulous value, in content and resources and the support to keep you going. this time I have changed a lot and incorporated being mindful practice into my daily routine. It has helped me to relax while being off work with a bad back and the relaxation and breathing has helped me to deal with pain and anxiety during this time. thank you
Joanna Cook
May 2014
I enjoyed the course and I feel it is tremendously important to me because I have had a life time's struggle with anxiety and depression. I can already see some improvement and as I continue forward with Mindfulness I am sure it will be a big asset for my good health.
Norman Tindall
May 2014
I found the course very helpful, particularly the system of reminders and prompts to continue from one week to the next. There was a good range of exercises to choose from, most of which I liked and will do in the future. I feel better equipped to cope with some of the challenges that lie ahead of me, but recognise that I am still a beginner. Many thanks, John
John Rowson
May 2014
I found mindfulness at a time in my life where I felt controlled by my feelings and experiences and putting myself under undue stress causing myself anxiety and worry... Mindfulness practice has transformed my life, being something I chose to do, and found time to focus on has been powerful - but the practices themselves are so easily woven into daily life that they begin to make a real difference to your capacity to cope with stress. I found through the course I was able to half my stress levels on the test - which is something I am so proud of... watch the taster, understand the background and read some testimonials but if you're curious it's worth jumping in and finding yourself.
James Hilton
May 2014
Mindfulness has opened a new window in life for me, it is a new tool that I now have at my disposal to enable me to be the person I would want to be, get the most out of each day and enjoy life.
Jan Hardy
May 2014
I am glad I took this course. It wasn't my first mindfulness course but I felt that I needed to keep on learning and practising it. I particularly enjoyed the guided meditations, which I've saved to my MP3 player and constantly refer to.
Ana Buede-Fletcher
May 2014
This course has helped me so much. I has opened up a pathway for me to develop a different way of coping and made me feel good about the fact that I had naturally been using some of the practices in my life already.
Susan Hicks
May 2014
I found this course extremely useful...it has enabled me to think about aspects of my life (that I felt were very fixed and rigid), in a more open and honest manner without beating myself up over them.
Armin Luthi
May 2014
Fantastically useful course - helped deal with the first experience of anxiety in my life (at 51!), following a period of illlness, financial problems and family issues all arising at once. Stress levels went from 29/40 pre-course to a third of this, afterwards.
Nick
May 2014
I think the course has been very helpful. I was diagnosed with Chronic Fatigue earlier in the year. I have had a few months off work and have had help from a CBT therapist (to help me to feel less anxious) and I have also completed this course. I am feeling a great deal better now and less stressed and anxious than I have for a while.
Sarah
May 2014