{"id":6049,"date":"2019-01-29T07:59:00","date_gmt":"2019-01-29T07:59:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/dev.avada\/test\/?page_id=20"},"modified":"2026-04-28T14:39:00","modified_gmt":"2026-04-28T14:39:00","slug":"testimonials","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/mannstech.com\/presenceofmind\/testimonials\/","title":{"rendered":"Testimonials"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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Find your anchor was really helpful. Accepting the fact that our mind will always think and welcoming those thoughts without judgment. I found your guided meditations ever so helpful as the plentiful prompts made all the difference by keeping me on track in my meditation and helping me to deepen my experience. I also really… Read more “”<\/span><\/a><\/p><\/div>

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Lucy helped me to learn how to practice meditating by keeping it simple and that I didn\u2019t have to gear myself up to do a lengthy practice. I could simply do a 10 minute practice before getting out of bed in the morning. During our group sessions her gentle tone of voice helped to guide… Read more “”<\/span><\/a><\/p><\/div>

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As someone who\u00a0has always\u00a0thought that\u00a0nothing and no–one can get me out of my own thoughts, I have been surprised that Lucy has\u00a0shown me that there is a way of thinking and seeing my fears in other ways. EVERY person in the group has told me how pleased they are that they participated.<\/p><\/div>

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I thought my mind was always too busy, too stressed to meditate \u201cpeacefully\u201d. You taught me to be ok with whatever I arrived at practice with, which instantly took off the pressure to meditate in a certain way and be ok with whatever arose. The body scans taught me to realise where I was holding… Read more “”<\/span><\/a><\/p><\/div>

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I had been trying to meditate for a while but never managed more than 5 minutes. Lucy has been very helpful in teaching me to meditate for half an hour or more. Her drop–in guided meditations are very useful for keeping me on track.<\/p><\/div>

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You helped me understand that minds wander and that is normal. And you help give tools as to how to bring it back. I concentrate entirely on my breathing . Before I used to hold my breath a great deal now I am conscious of my breath and so I breathe.<\/p><\/div>

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Wasn\u2019t sure initially that I could meditate but your focussed and calm approach during the sessions reassured me. Your guidance was very well paced and measured especially when we did the body scan.<\/p><\/div>

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Pulling my mind back to the present is not easy if it\u2019s all over the place but Lucy has given me the tools to do it.<\/p><\/div>

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I\u2019ve been always struggling with focus. Since I did the Mindfulness Course with Lucy my focus greatly improved, I\u2019m able to meditate for longer time than ever before. I found it really difficult to meditate on my own or with the CD ( too busy mind jumping) and so felt I wasn\u2019t benefitting\u2026 then Kirsty… Read more “”<\/span><\/a><\/p><\/div>

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The support I got from your group helped me feel that it was ok to let my mind wander. I still find it hard, but your help was so valuable.<\/p><\/div>

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Lucy\u2019s course was brilliant. She taught us all different techniques for meditation. Now I can dip in and out of different types of meditation and I am gradually building up my practice.<\/p><\/div>

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I thought I’d never “get it” and after quite a long time, I realise I can now stay in the present moment much more. I like the term “friendly curiosity” and don’t beat myself up any more when my mind wanders. Thanks Lucy.<\/p><\/div>

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Lucy’s style makes the idea of meditation simple; she guides you through in a caring and inclusive manner incorporating meaningful stories that really resonate.I use her method every day and my life has changed most profoundly… I thought meditation was difficult, but not any more.<\/p><\/div>

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Lucy’s kind, generous professionalism and gentle encouragement has motivated me to practice mindfulness and to persist when my brain disagreed!<\/p><\/div>

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Lucy helped by giving clear, kind and encouraging guidance on mindfulness practice. This helped build my confidence and the self-belief to do the practice in my own time.<\/p><\/div>

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I thought I\u2019d never be able to sit still for long enough to meditate. Lucy taught me that 1. There is no right or wrong meditation; it\u2019s whatever works for you 2. Meditations can be as simple as 2 minutes sitting looking at a leaf or a stone, or even looking at nothing; they can… Read more “”<\/span><\/a><\/p><\/div>

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I have put off a formal meditation practice for many years but always been interested. I decided to give Lucy\u2019s course a go and not looked back. \u00a0Lucy has really helped how I start my day, no immediate scrolling, but take a few minutes for me to check in with myself. What I love most… Read more “”<\/span><\/a><\/p><\/div>

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I had never tried meditation, nor was sure it would be right for me until I met Lucy, and quickly realised through her wonderful guidance, I had found something that, with practice was really fulfilling and life changing.<\/p><\/div>

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Before I tried to meditate but it was very difficult to think about nothing. My brain would always wander. Since doing mindfulness with Lucy, I learned not to try so hard to relax, but just to accept the now and just be. That helps me to relax and practice effectively. Thank you, Lucy xx<\/p><\/div>

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The course is great both in terms of content, pace and also practices. Lucy is very professional and knows her subject\/area well. She\u2019s available both before\/during\/ after the course to guide people and also offers regular practice sessions you can dip into and out of for a very reasonable fee. Doing the course hasn\u2019t led… Read more “”<\/span><\/a><\/p><\/div>

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I am now able to meditate more regularly and be mindful more often through the day. This keeps me focused on what I am doing and therefore enjoy whatever I am doing. I look at the positives in what I do, this gives me pleasure rather than wish things could be easier or \u2018why do… Read more “”<\/span><\/a><\/p><\/div>

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If someone is feeling overwhelmed, stressed and anxious about life, particularly if the root cause is work related, then the MBSR course will provide the foundations to help minimise and manage these feelings from occurring.<\/p><\/div>

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Lucy is clearly an expert in the field of mindfulness. I have tried classes with other practitioners, but Lucy\u2019s format really connected with me, with its focus on the science behind the practice and the benefits over time. Lucy\u2019s classes are really well organised and structured, whilst still maintaining an inclusive atmosphere with participants feeling… Read more “”<\/span><\/a><\/p><\/div>

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I feel far more chilled out, focussed, thoughtful and content. And I feel a sense of inner peace that I haven\u2019t felt for a long time. I would recommend this to anyone. Thank you Lucy for a well put together course and your delivery of it and for being so supportive<\/p><\/div>

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The course was amazing. Totally much more than I have expected. It had a practical toolkit to manage both stress and the wider way of running my thoughts and life. I would be inclined to redo the course even though I have done it already.<\/p><\/div>

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Mindfulness is such a wonderful tool to have, it allows you to be present and mindfully respond to situations. It gives you time to think before you react and you won\u2019t believe how powerful that is. Lucy has a gift in the way she trains and within eight weeks you can be actively using the… Read more “”<\/span><\/a><\/p><\/div>

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Practical helpful practices to make life seem more manageable and positive<\/p><\/div>

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Equips you with strategies and tools to relieve stress and think about how you are living in the moment.<\/p><\/div>

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The course will give you the some really simple tools to help reduce stress levels, enhance relationships and get the most out of life!<\/p><\/div>

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I knew nothing about Mindfulness when I started the course but was pleasantly surprised with the way I now approach my daily life. I experience a lot ot pain daily.and instead of getting emotional and angry about it I can accept it more . The pain is still there but is a lot softer now… Read more “”<\/span><\/a><\/p><\/div>

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That this course won\u2019t just help you now but for as long as you practice. Once you start practicing and see the difference you\u2019ll want to keep it up. It\u2019s the best thing I\u2019ve done for me.<\/p><\/div>

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I have found the course very helpful in stopping me be anxious about many things. The course has helped me be more present in my life and stop stressing about the past and the future.<\/p><\/div>

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Highly recommend Lucy\u2019s mindfulness course. The content is invaluable and you will see results straightaway but you will also leave with the tools to use in everyday life. Join Lucy\u2019s course \u2013 you won\u2019t regret it<\/p><\/div>

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This course will improve your life forever. I wish I had done it in my 20\u2019s\u00a0<\/p><\/div>

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This course has helped me in more ways than I ever imagined. It isn\u2019t a quick fix or something that will help you only at this time, if you practice mindfulness regularly it will help for as long as you practice. I can\u2019t imagine my life without it!<\/p><\/div>

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I can honestly say that this course has changed my life. Mindfulness is not a quick fix and Lucy made that very clear from the beginning. I am not suddenly a brand new person who never worries, never feels sad and sits under a Bodhi tree in a state of Zen all day! But I… Read more “”<\/span><\/a><\/p><\/div>

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