Jimmy Matlou The course taught me how to be patient and not to allow the situation to control me. After 3 days of attending the course I can be able to handle difficult clients at work. When I feel down I listen to the CD and it boosts my mood. 

Venessa Moodley  Excellent motivational course. I personally would recommend this course to be conducted yearly together with customer care training. This will benefit a lot of employees within the department of labour. This will assist us greatly in our working environment. 

Rose  Before I attended the course I was angry, irritable especially with my family. I have learned to be calm, peaceful and happy since I attended the course. Most of the time I am calm at work, relax and enjoy my work while before I did not. I was stressed and tired most of the time.

Elaine Mahlangu  I have learned how to stay calm & assessing the situation before any reaction. I have learned how to deal with my temper, to breathe and listen to my pulse. Relaxing especially in the office to stretch, and do a little exercise. Lastly thinking positive and practising it and  I know i will achieve a lot that I thought I couldn’t with the attitude learnt. I will do it.

Doctor  I am now a positive person in my life and take life easy.  Look for new way of staying motivated in my life and work environment. I can manage my stress by balance my lifestyle. I have find joy and fun. I am stress free. Thank you.

Evelyn Matsobane  Managers must attend this course. I learned that stress is something we can all avoid. We stress about something that we do not have control over. I must be certain of what I want and what I do not want. I must practice PPP and I will live a happy life. I now love myself and appreciate everyone  around me. I am stress free. Thank you.

Cynthia Nel  The meditation cd is helping a lot. I find the book interesting and I am reading it during lunch times. Managers and supervisors need this training urgently. It would be nice if stress management be part of our work performance, it should be an on- going thing.

Nthabiseng Mothepu  I have learned a lot, I did not think that I will overcome my fears, anger, hatred, and bottled up. I learned to forgive. Especially at work. I suggest that our team leaders, supervisors, and management to attend this course, it will really change their mind set.

Nontyat-yambo Hlongwane  I have learned a lot and the course made a big difference in my life the way I was so depressed but as from now on I am a free lady and what I have learned that practice makes perfect. The course saved my life. Thank you.

Nomhlanhla Ntuli  I have learned that I control everything that happens to me. I will not blame anyone for my sorrows and stress that is negative. I also learned that there is positive stress, that we need to continue producing. I have done the breathing and listened to the cd, it helps with inner peace. Even my partner noticed the change in me. I have started exercising and  eating healthy and feel good. I am joyful.

Phindile Mokwena  I now know how manage my stress daily. Breathing exercises help a lot and I am loving myself first. Giving love to myself before giving love to others, which I am going to achieve with my 3 P's. Thank you very much.

Tebogo  This course assisted me to cope with my personal stress, work stress, and I am now a better person. I know stress will always be there. The vital thing is how to manage it and to avoid things that can trigger stress. I am happy I have got a handbook and a cd that will help me and my partner to overcome stress related symptoms. I truelly believe everyone in the Department must under go this Training. Thank you.

Selinah  Stress course has helped me to change my negative thought  to positive, it helps me to understand that I am myself. I can also be calm. Take everyone as he/she is. Also Motivate myself to eat healthy food all the time. If I am stressed I can breath in and out and I can also exercise or dance.

 Hanru Strydom  Ek geniet my lewe meer en gaan definitief aanhou met die oefeninge ens. My lewe was hel a.g.v. Stres maar die laaste 3 weke geniet ek weer my lewe en het weer besef alles is nie my verantwoordelikheid nie. Dankie Dr Arien.

Nokuthula Ntshobeni  It is a course which keep us going. I have learned everything what you have to do when you are stressed. Methods, movements, dance and song that you can play. It is a good course, I wish the department can enroll it for everyone even our managers and supervisors and cleaners. Thank you Dr Arien, she is a good facilitator. You are so humble and I am going to practice everything that you have taught me.

 Patrick  In future I will be able to manage stress and again I know how to let it go and make peace with myself and the people around me. I can deal with self control and stop blaming other people for the stress I have.

Blowing bubbles waiting for those still busy creating their vision boards

Dancing to lift any mood into joy!

Deep in contemplation my personal dreams and goals

Joyously creating vision boards!