To what extent do you use the skills that you learned during the Mind5® Training in your daily life?
“There are a few moments and sentences that really stood by me. One of them was that I learned that I don’t always have to give one hundred percent. You can’t do everything at full strength, you just have to choose your battles. That is an important lesson regarding energy management; when to give a hundred percent and when do I take a step back. So that is something I truly learned.
I also learned to guard my boundaries; It’s okay to say no, and I’m allowed to take my personal space whenever I need that. Stress management and dealing with stress is one thing I’m still developing, but I’m getting better and better in applying that in my daily life. Mornings, for example, are always very chaotic for me because I have to get my children to school on time”
Which training made the biggest impression on you?
“Especially the ones that were very emotional and confronting for me. These emotions were so intense and I wondered why that could be. It was like looking in a giant mirror and I couldn’t look away.”
But there wasn’t one training that stood above all the other ones, like the energy management training for example?
“Especially that training where we had to guard our boundaries was very confronting, but that one was also fun because I love martial arts so much. The last training of the series was also a lot of fun because it reminded me of Expeditie Robinson with all the physical and mental challenges and the puzzles we had to solve.”
I’m currently participating in a Mind5® six-week training myself, so I’m very curious about that last training!
“Every training was a lot of fun. They were all very different, yet amazing. There wasn’t one training where I thought like: ‘No, this is just not for me’. They were all great and I learned new stuff every time. Sometimes we received homework in the form of email, but I just couldn’t get myself to do that. I was always looking forward to the training.”
If someone asked you to summarise what Mind5® is, what would you say?
“Mind5® is a safe environment where you work on achieving your personal goals with like-minded people, despite the differences between everyone. So it’s focused on you personally, but you work together in a group.
You’ll be challenged, physically and mentally. There are also a lot of layers, and by that I mean that you can determine how deeply you throw yourself into it. It’s just like an onion, and if you want, you can really experience true self-reflection and self-awareness. And if you’re not particularly looking for that approach, you still have a kick-ass training!”
Could you describe what Mind5® has meant for you?
“Mind5® really contributed to my recovery from burn out. I really support Mind5® and Roelien, I’m a big fan!
I’m really confident about the mission and potential of Mind5®. I think Mind5® can really touch peoples lives, and not only people with burn out or stress but for everyone.
It’s just very special how this combination of the mental challenges, the scientifically proven theories and the physical labor just works. Everyone trains at his own intensity level so it doesn’t matter if you’re a sports pro or a rookie. The exercises are specially developed so that everyone can participate. I think Mind5® could just get really big!”