I want to take a minute to tell you about a client of mine.

This client was seriously struggling to deal with anxiety at the beginning of lockdown. She’d tried every self-help technique:

• Improving her nutrition
• Gentle exercise
• Getting more consistent sleep
• Reducing alcohol and caffeine
• Slow breathing
• Distraction
• Talking to friends and family

And despite all her hard work, her efforts, and the amount of reading she’d done on the subject, she felt it was spiraling out of control.

She was at her wits end.

Tired, stressed, angry and feeling anxious all the time was taking its toll on her relationships.

Perhaps you know the feeling.

Trying one thing after another and getting nowhere.

Zip.

Nada.

Zilch.

You wonder how others seem to make life look so effortless?

You’re desperate for a sense of control and a feeling of calm yet whatever you try just doesn’t work....

But don’t despair because I’m here to tell you something very important:

It’s not your fault. We are human beings. And evolution hasn't quite caught up to navigate the fast-paced world we now live in...

MINDFULNESS BASED STRESS REDUCTION

In just 8 weeks with the Mindfulness-based Stress Reduction (MBSR) course you can learn tools to help you to –

• Retrain your brain to spend more time in the present.
• Stop endlessly re-living past events thinking about what you should have done or could have said.
• Let go of worrying about what might happen in the future.
• Reduce your reactivity to stress, enabling you to choose a more skilful response when things don’t go to plan.
• Increase your resilience – bounce back more quickly from bad news.
• Improve communication and self-awareness, resulting in better relationships.
• Live more of your life in the present, reducing your chances of suffering from anxiety or depression.

Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction has been shown in studies to benefit people with:

• ADHD
• Anxiety
• Anger
• Burnout
• Chronic pain
• Depression
• Fatigue
• Headaches
• High blood pressure
• Sleep problems
• Stress

THERE ARE SO MANY MEDITATION/MINDFULNESS PRODUCTS OUT THERE IT CAN BE A MINEFIELD TO FIND ONE THAT'S RIGHT.

THE MSBR COURSE IS RECOGNISED AS THE GOLD STANDARD TRAINING IN MINDFULNESS, BACKED BY RESEARCH. 

Here’s why –

• You’ll explore the science of how the brain works which enables you understand what’s happening when you have unhelpful thoughts.

• You’ll learn alongside other people also new to mindfulness so you can ask all the questions you want without judgement.

• Mindfulness is accessible to all – there’s no requirement to adopt any spiritual/religious path, no physically demanding body poses, in fact no particular space or equipment needed at all.

• The 8-week course has been used to study the effects of mindfulness and there are now more that 6,000 peer reviewed research papers on how mindfulness can help with attention, concentration, pain management, depression, anxiety, and burnout to name a few.

• An instructor-led course enables you to fully engage with mindfulness concepts, to ask questions and to explore your experiences with others which leads to a deeper understanding of the practice and its benefits.

• Clients come back over and over again to subsequent weekly practices as they notice the benefits they have experienced from practicing during and beyond the 8 -week course.

I know what you’re thinking -

This is just another technique that promises so much and may not deliver.

I completely understand. It’s only natural to be skeptical when there are so many shady health claims from companies that are out to make a quick sale. And this is NOT a quick fix. It will take commitment on your part.

Remember Tom, Ruby and Kate?

All three (and many more well-known personalities besides) are big fans of mindfulness.

Tom: ‘When Lance first suggested mindfulness and meditation back in 2016, I was a bit dismissive but it's completely changed my perspective.’

Kate: ‘Mindfulness and meditation helped me realise the importance of ‘mind over body.’

Ruby: ‘For me mindfulness is like building a house, so the next time the tsunami that is depression comes I'll have a structure in place to resist it. People who say ... they're perfectly fine [are] more insane than the rest of us. Only if you're kind to yourself, can you be kind to others.’

If it works so well for them, then why not for you?

So, the big question on your lips …

How much does it cost?

Let me answer that:

The full value of what I’m offering is immeasurable, but the cost is just £265.

Can you imagine perhaps having more ease, peace of mind, clarity of thought, being calm and enjoying life, for such a small investment?

But wait - there’s more.

I’m not JUST offering the MSBR course. By taking action and investing now, you also get access to all this:

• Free 146-page comprehensive Mindfulness workbook

• Audio recordings for home practice

• Free closed Facebook group

• Access to regular weekly mindfulness practices

• Early bird discounts for Presence of Mind events (e.g. retreat sessions)

Got questions?

That’s normal. Actually, that’s GREAT - it shows you truly care if this is going to be right for you.

If you’re wondering about anything, I’ve answered a list of the most commonly asked questions below:

Q How often do I need to practice in the week between sessions?

A You will be encouraged to engage in daily practice during the 8-week course. Recordings will be provided

Q How long do the weekly sessions last?

A Each session is 2- 2.5 hours per week.

Q What days/times do the sessions run?

A The next evening course begins in February 2024, details to follow.

Q What equipment do I need?

A There is no special clothing or equipment needed.

Q Will the weekly sessions be recorded? (online only)

A The sessions are not usually recorded unless a participant is unable to attend, and all other participants are happy for recording to take place. This is if the course is online only.

Q Will this be guaranteed to work?

A If you follow the course and engage in the practices you should experience the benefit of living life with more present moment awareness. However, there is no guarantee that your particular issue will be resolved. We are all at different points in life so everyone's experience of the course is different.

Q What happens at the end of the course?

A You will be invited to join ongoing weekly practices online which are available to those who have completed the 8-week course.

Q What do I do if I have other questions?

A Email lucy@presenceofmind.life

There are a limited number of spaces – so don’t delay or you could miss out. This course will fill up quickly.

If you want to take advantage of this offer, you need to register.

One final thing. Let me ask you this:

How would it feel to be managing your emotions more skilfully, noticing the simple pleasures in life and getting more from each day than you ever thought possible?

And how would it feel to learn how begin to do that in just 8 weeks and without any need for other significant life changes including medications.

How does that sound?

Then you know what to do.