Mindfulness for Wellbeing and Peak Performance

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At FutureLearn, we want to inspire learning for life. We offer a diverse selection of free, high quality online courses from some of the world’s leading universities and other outstanding cultural institutions. Our aim is to connect learners from all over the globe with high quality educators, and with each other. We believe learning should be an enjoyable, social experience, with plenty of opportunities to discuss what you’ve studied, in order to make fresh discoveries and form new ideas....
At FutureLearn, we want to inspire learning for life. We offer a diverse selection of free, high quality online courses from some of the world’s leading universities and other outstanding cultural institutions. Our aim is to connect learners from all over the globe with high quality educators, and with each other. We believe learning should be an enjoyable, social experience, with plenty of opportunities to discuss what you’ve studied, in order to make fresh discoveries and form new ideas. Courses are delivered one step at a time, and are accessible on mobile, tablet and desktop, so you can fit learning around your life, rather than your life around learning. We are a private company wholly owned by The Open University, with the benefit of over 40 years of their experience in distance learning and online education. Our partners include over 20 of the best UK and international universities, as well as institutions with a huge archive of cultural and educational material, including the British Council, the British Library, and the British Museum.

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Learn mindfulness techniques to reduce stress and improve performance

Stressed by the pace of modern life? Mindfulness might be the answer. Research shows that when you’re not deliberately paying attention to something, your brain goes into default mode causing increased anxiety and poor communication. Mindfulness can help end this unproductive behaviour. In this online course, you’ll learn how to incorporate mindfulness practices into your life, to reduce stress and improve your personal and professional life.

This course is for anyone, because everyone can benefit from mindfulness. No previous experience of mindfulness is required. We will explain how mindfulness works, but above all this is a practical course. We will ask you to explore different mindfulness techniques and reflect on your experience.

This course is not designed to be therapeutic for significant health problems so if you have any concerns in this regard the...

Learn mindfulness techniques to reduce stress and improve performance

Stressed by the pace of modern life? Mindfulness might be the answer. Research shows that when you’re not deliberately paying attention to something, your brain goes into default mode causing increased anxiety and poor communication. Mindfulness can help end this unproductive behaviour. In this online course, you’ll learn how to incorporate mindfulness practices into your life, to reduce stress and improve your personal and professional life.

This course is for anyone, because everyone can benefit from mindfulness. No previous experience of mindfulness is required. We will explain how mindfulness works, but above all this is a practical course. We will ask you to explore different mindfulness techniques and reflect on your experience.

This course is not designed to be therapeutic for significant health problems so if you have any concerns in this regard then it is recommended that you speak to a suitably qualified health practitioner.
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10/10 starsCompleted
2 years, 5 months ago
I liked it a lot and made me feel like I can do something positive for myself every day. I have meditated before but with these tools and explanations by the instructors, gives me more of a direction so to speak. I think the only suggestion I would make is to slow down the conversation a little bit since being an American, have a little trouble understanding some words. Maybe it is just me! (laughing)Thank you for offering the online course! I
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Phil Moore

10/10 starsCompleted
2 weeks, 5 days ago
Thank you so much to Monash Uni, Craig, Richard and Sherelle. The course was really well structured, facilitated and sign posted. I had an interest in meditation and mindfulness and this course gave me a great insight into the theory, ideas and practices of mindfulness. The key highlights have been week 2 with the steps exploring gentleness and curiosity; and how we learnt of the ‘Big 4’ [PLAtyPus in my mnemonic]. It was great to have commentary, clarification and feedback from Dr. Sherelle Connaughton. Having this during the run of the course [22nd Feb - 19th March] was especially helpful. The extra reading and links also helped furnish a wider and deeper understanding and learning. A concise, rich, brilliantly held short course. Thank you.
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Pia Nystad

10/10 starsCompleted
5 months, 1 week ago
This course has given me an understanding of what mindfulness is and how to start practicing meditation safely. The course materials are varied and focused on how to do it. The instructors are highly qualified and dedicated for teaching the subject. Highly recommended.
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Lee-Ann Jacobs

8/10 starsCompleted
7 months, 1 week ago
I’ve really enjoyed this course as an introduction to mindfulness and am currently doing the follow-up course. The lecturers are very personable and the info easily digestible. I’d happily recommend this course.
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Jeremy Shaw

10/10 starsCompleted
7 months, 2 weeks ago
Excellent pace, structure and content. The course has widened my knowledge of mindfulness and meditation and given me a good set of principles to use in future. Enjoyed the tutors and I am definitely clearer minded as a result of the course
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7 months, 3 weeks ago
I found the course rich and rewarding. The videos are very personable, the exercises were simple and soon became part of my daily routine. Though I’m still better with the ten minute than the twenty minute meditation on a daily basis. The rich vein of scholarship underlying the course, with some great links to videos and online journal articles got me not only to practice mindfulness, but to understand it as an academic discipline. The end of week videos from Craig and Richard are a great watch, drawing together the major themes. As I started late I missed out on the benefit of the discussion, but was interested to see what others had written and to frame what I might have said if I had done the course in the proper time. I hope to expand on this by doing the "Maintaining a Mindful Life" course which follows it.
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10/10 starsCompleted
8 months, 2 weeks ago
I highly recommend this course. Truly excellent instructors, resources and learning activities. Well structured with a great balance of practice and theory.
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ritu naithani

10/10 starsCompleted
8 months, 3 weeks ago
this is a brilliant course, it has been very informative and practical. it has helped motivate me to be more mindful in daily life, huge thanks to those involved in putting this course together
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Angie Yeoh

8/10 starsCompleted
8 months, 3 weeks ago
Found the program practical and easy to follow. The content was compact and well structured and the videos helped guide the learner systematically. I have benefited from the program.
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9 months ago
Interesting presentation on a mindful game changer to a more fufilling, enjoyable life. Doable practices are clearly illustrated, lots of useful meditation downloads, super extra reading references. Introduced me to many new to me experts on the mindfulness genre. Has helped me immensely to live a much more compassionate happy life and has freed me from emphatically absorbing others drama. Well worth the short 4 week investment.
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Behannis Mena Chalas

10/10 starsCompleted
9 months ago
Excellent course, very recommended to anyone who wants to improve their well-being, that is not only mental health but health as a whole. Very grateful for the opportunity to learn more about how to live a mindful life.
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Talya Wehlburg

10/10 starsCompleted
10 months, 1 week ago
Such a great introduction to mindfulness. A great balance of theory and practical application. The course is delivered so well, I really felt like I was part of a class learning together. And it has had a great impact on my life, I have noticed a stronger ability to control my emotions and thoughts, pull them up when they are going in a direction which isn't constructive.
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Cinila P

10/10 stars
11 months, 1 week ago
The experience was good, had a good clariry about tips to improve self awareness. Both the faculty were good with clear and precise explanation. Thanks Cinila P
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SEZA ERENMAN

10/10 starsCompleted
11 months, 2 weeks ago
This course is easy to follow, does not take up the precious time but teaches how to use it better, to become more productive without stressing about life. It left a very nice trace in my life and am trying to follow their teachings everyday. I hope that it will do the same for you as well.
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Carina Ferreira

10/10 starsTaking Now
11 months, 3 weeks ago
This course was amazing. The content is presented in a very interesting way and it provides us skills for life. I have recommended it to friends as it is the best Mindfulness course I have ever taken.
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12 months ago
I cannot thank enough all those who have put this course together thus sharing their knowledge so effectively and generously. The course is very well structured and it truly motivates participation. Heartfelt thanks to the mentors who have continued to inspire us throughout the course with their comments, feedback and also by providing additional resources answering to specific interests. It has been a joy to be part of this online community of committed learners and mindfulness practitioners. The course could not have been offered at a more appropriate time and I wish to acknowledge also the richness of resources that have been made available, particularly to deal with the difficulties faced by many during the Covid-19 crisis. All in all, it was a most satisfying and grounding experience, and I look forward to continuing my practice and knowledge of the science of Mindfulness by participating in future courses.
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1 year, 5 months ago
I've just completed this superb 4 week mindfulness course and it was super. I have taken quite a few courses run by Future Learn and this is by far the best. There is in depth input and support from the two mentors who caringly guide learners through the course. They give feedback to the two Educators and they in turn deliver a live video each week of the course covering the most popular threads from the discussion boards.
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Jane

10/10 starsCompleted
2 years, 5 months ago
This course is a brilliant introduction to mindfulness. It gives learners practical tools - from guided meditations to suggestions of how to bring mindfulness to everyday activities - and grounds these in clear, accessible explanations about the science underpinning mindfulness. Best of all, the mentors and educators are engaging, supportive, hands-on and responsive to learners' questions. It's a course that can truly change your life for the better.
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2 years, 10 months ago
This is an excellent course. Both the material as well as the instructors and the mentors. Videos are well presented, and activities are great to start practising. Additional material to support the course is also very good.
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Radi Doncheva

10/10 starsCompleted
3 years, 1 month ago
This is a great introductory course to mindfulness. I particularly liked the fact that on some videos there were a pair of presenters, making it more like a dialog then a monologue. I got more engaged with these particular videos and found them easier to follow. Also great instructors - you can feel they have been practicing mindfulness for a while by their kind and peaceful vibe :). I highly recommend this course to all the people new to mindfulness or to those who would like to reconnect to their mindfulness practice. Thank you to all the instructors and people involved in creating this course. An excellent job!
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3 years, 1 month ago
A really great course with lots to learn that is very useful in all aspects of life. Loved the mix of videos and articles presented in a fun way so we never got bored. Great feedback and comments from the facilitators throughout the four weeks - best of any course I have done so far! Highly recommend.
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3 years, 3 months ago
I have been looking into mindfulness and meditation for some years now, reading the work of Jon Kabatt-Zin, but also more spiritual oriented ones like The Power of Now by Eckhart Tolle or OSHO's meditations. Most of the time, however, I found the information either too mystical and not specific enough, or I lacked some scientific information. This course has a very practical and academic approach to the topic of mindfulness, which is exactly what I needed. It helps you understand the purpose of mindfulness, the goals, establish a practice and understand the process. It clears up any haziness around if you're doing it right or wrong and answers the common questions one might be asking him self when practicing meditation or mindfulness. This course has helped establish motivation to have a routine of daily mindfulness practice and also to implement it in everyday life. I enjoyed this course and also the follow up and I will ... I have been looking into mindfulness and meditation for some years now, reading the work of Jon Kabatt-Zin, but also more spiritual oriented ones like The Power of Now by Eckhart Tolle or OSHO's meditations. Most of the time, however, I found the information either too mystical and not specific enough, or I lacked some scientific information. This course has a very practical and academic approach to the topic of mindfulness, which is exactly what I needed. It helps you understand the purpose of mindfulness, the goals, establish a practice and understand the process. It clears up any haziness around if you're doing it right or wrong and answers the common questions one might be asking him self when practicing meditation or mindfulness. This course has helped establish motivation to have a routine of daily mindfulness practice and also to implement it in everyday life. I enjoyed this course and also the follow up and I will be redoing it again to strengthen what I've learnt and to participate even more in the discussions with other students.
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3 years, 3 months ago
excellent course. well worth the time. The course designers are to be strongly commended for their efforts. I too have taken this course a couple of times.
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Sue Uden

10/10 starsCompleted
3 years, 4 months ago
I have followed this course several times and can highly recommend it. Craig and Richard, the course leaders, and mentors Jen and Sherelle, together with the rest of the team at Monash give us an insight into the concept of mindfulness and its benefits, combined with a gentle introduction to guided meditations, showing just how valuable this can be to our mental and physical wellbeing. Although it doesn't happen overnight, I can honestly say that following the course and even doing the minimum it recommends has made a significant difference to my ability to stay calm and controlled and to be generally nicer to be around with family and friends :-)
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Daniel Paquette

8/10 starsCompleted
3 years, 4 months ago
The course content is great and instructor amazing. A very interesting course. This is a sequel from Mindfulness for peak performance . The quality of the first course lead me to take this one and I'm not disappointed at all. I would (and did in fact) recommend both of them any time.
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10/10 starsTaking Now
3 years, 5 months ago
The story below is mine if we wanted to offer something for lecturers to receive from us [students] You may like the insights. Hello fellow Future Learner students, I study Mindfulness and Peak Performance whenever it is offered. I have been advised to do so by caring health professionals in a team who give me guidance for well being. I can bring myself back to the moment fully with the Mindfulness training. It is gentle and teaches empathy and a compassionate approach to thoughts. The learning has been safe and the structure for all levels of ability. For me, it is groundbreaking and works to engage me. I find the ‘commas’ in my daily routine, in my moments. I am richer for the experienced Mindfulness and Peak Performance. It is something I will continue as it isn’t to be put aside. My personal hobby study is better, my moments when one is tested emotionally are fine with compassionate approach for... The story below is mine if we wanted to offer something for lecturers to receive from us [students] You may like the insights. Hello fellow Future Learner students, I study Mindfulness and Peak Performance whenever it is offered. I have been advised to do so by caring health professionals in a team who give me guidance for well being. I can bring myself back to the moment fully with the Mindfulness training. It is gentle and teaches empathy and a compassionate approach to thoughts. The learning has been safe and the structure for all levels of ability. For me, it is groundbreaking and works to engage me. I find the ‘commas’ in my daily routine, in my moments. I am richer for the experienced Mindfulness and Peak Performance. It is something I will continue as it isn’t to be put aside. My personal hobby study is better, my moments when one is tested emotionally are fine with compassionate approach for myself. My sleep hygiene is a great result. I consciously worked on this approach for sleep; with delight in the benefits. I now understand procrastination better and will be working on it, to experience the engagement in the process to shift from certain patterns [recognition came], patterns, I didn’t have the cognitive words for. But Mindfulness meets my needs, more compassionate and fast change for my brain to work with. A happy learner. Love the course structure and course professionals knowledge of the research being shared on the global platform; for the brain function that is. [If you want my name to this; it’s fine. Robyn McCleary]
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Coralie Allison

10/10 starsCompleted
3 years, 5 months ago
This is a really detailed and user-friendly course. I have done it twice over a two year period and many people do return to the course in order to refresh their commitment and practise or to support them continue mindfulness during life changes. In fact the learning community is a very big plus in this course as you do feel as though you are learning and practising as part of a community. Another thing that I find quite unique about this course is the level of feedback and support of the online mentors and also the fact that the 2 main facilitators record real-time end-of week feedback in a youtube video that directly responds to questions and discussions that came up in the learners comments after each step. I have just completed the October 2017 course and this is the first time that the original course is now being run as 2 slightly shorter courses with a 2 week break in between. I have found that the shorter length has meant t... This is a really detailed and user-friendly course. I have done it twice over a two year period and many people do return to the course in order to refresh their commitment and practise or to support them continue mindfulness during life changes. In fact the learning community is a very big plus in this course as you do feel as though you are learning and practising as part of a community. Another thing that I find quite unique about this course is the level of feedback and support of the online mentors and also the fact that the 2 main facilitators record real-time end-of week feedback in a youtube video that directly responds to questions and discussions that came up in the learners comments after each step. I have just completed the October 2017 course and this is the first time that the original course is now being run as 2 slightly shorter courses with a 2 week break in between. I have found that the shorter length has meant that it has been easier to keep on top of the new learning and properly try out techniques and ideas discussed in the course - I am really looking forward to doing the next course soon.
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Sue S

10/10 starsCompleted
3 years, 5 months ago
Superb educators and dedicated mentors. This course is one of the two most thorough and inspiring i have done. The other one was also through Monash university!
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3 years, 6 months ago
The best online course I've come across in terms of its teaching/guiding quality, enthusiasm, .... This course was recommended to my Mindfulness Group and yoga teacher. Now having completed it a few months ago, I've been recommending it to every one at every opportunity. I'll always be greatful to "Mindfulness & Pick Performance" team for doing an excellent job and leaving learners, like myself, with such fund memories of themselves and all that they taught us so enthusistically. They actually care about their work and their students.
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Tuija Juusti

10/10 starsCompleted
3 years, 9 months ago
Easy to follow, great instructors and community of learners. After 6 weeks of practice I am calmer, better able to deal with stress and get things done and relationships have improved. Highly recommended!
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