HELP! Here are some comments from past participants from a Fortune 100 company: " This class is on target for questioning people like us. The pros who lead the sessions address the why's and the how's, not just the what's about keeping our brains and muscles active. The messages stick even if not perfectly practiced. (And, it was even sort of fun to focus on your own life for a moment).” " Most of us have heard enough times in our lives that "stress can kill you", or that "we need more fruits and vegetables in our diets", or that "exercise is important for good health". And most of us probably have accepted these assertions as generally true. Yet, for some reason, many of us still have not been very good about incorporating these things in our lives. I've incorporated some key, but relatively painless, changes in my eating habits, and have resurrected a regular fitness regimen that had been too-long dormant. It's 6 weeks later. I'm feeling very comfortable with it, and I'm enjoying it. A lot of this involves priorities and making "taking care of yourself" a top, rather than bottom, one. Having the company promote this approach is an important cultural change. I have no doubt that the company also stands to benefit greatly from a healthier, more energized, more productive team of executives and staff. " " I went to the clinic cautiously optimistic. I had heard some good things about it from our European office and knew I personally had been neglecting myself. I have been pretty stressed -- including the trip down there. That was the end of the frustration. As we jumped into the program, we started with a healthy breakfast, one-on-one consultations, group sessions, exercise and some good old fashioned bonding. I found the day and a half one of the most beneficial programs for me from the perspective of an integrated viewpoint to physical, mental and dietary health as anything I had ever embarked on. As a person who doesn't have much use for the medical profession (and a skeptic by nature), I was bombarded by facts about what is going on inside our bodies as we deal with stress, lack of exercise, poor diet and general lack of focus. I came away personally committed to change, including increasing my exercise program, changing my diet, losing weight and trying to better partition and prioritize my life. I must say that a major tenet of the program is moderation and reasonableness. Both I found very pragmatic and doable inside an already overloaded schedule.” “ I was stressed about going because I am so busy. I was not stressed being there - in fact it hit me that if I don't take care of myself first - I won't be there or as effective in taking care of others - family, friends, colleagues or clients!! Pretty simple concept - this course puts it in your face - and helps initiate action.” “This course really puts into perspective the importance of managing one’s mental and physical health. I thought I had a pretty good handle on where I stood, but this course showed me otherwise. It's a great opportunity to get started in the right direction!" Additional Comments from Past participants: What do you feel were the most valuable aspects of this program? “Understanding the things that can truly cause stress, although you may not think those things do.” “Good Instructor, Re-enforcement of knowledge already gained “It has encouraged me to eat better, drink lots of water and think about exercising. In the end I should feel better and help me to be a better manager.” “relaxation techniques, nutritional advice and general advice designed to mitigate stress in our professional and personal lives” “The lecturer was articulate. We were involved. Very informative and awakening.” “To be aware that stress causes major medical and psychological problems. That it is alright to acknowledge that you are feeling stressed. That there are antidotes to stress.” “1) it put things in perspective for me “I feel the instructor was knowledgable, the material relevant, and the delivery inspiring.” “The 3 most valuable aspects to me were learning that diet, exercise & rest can play an important factor in eliminating stress.” “The speaker herself, she was well informed , knew her material without coming across preachy or stuffy, she made information welcoming and fun.” “The content was excellent, the instructor was fabulous and the tips were very appropriate and applicable to my needs.” Will you be able to apply what you have learned to your job? “YES -- it is imperative to make moderate lifestyle changes to enhance my work capabilities and this program underscored the means and mechanisms to effectuate such changes. “ “YES - because the approach they took was make small changes in the way you go about your life and these changes overtime will have a large impact on your overall health - it is a realistic approach” What do you feel are the most valuable aspects of this program? “the hands on practicing of what is being discussed, the hard cold facts being presented, and the one on one sessions were very helpful” “The fact that I participated, listened, learned and am acting on some of the advice.” |