Participants say program produced lifestyle changes

Participants say program produced lifestyle changes

The following is a sampling of findings from the post-program questionnaire issued to Quaker Oats employees who participated in the mindfulness stress reduction program:

94% of those who completed the program say that they have drawn something of lasting value from it.

87% of participants report being better able to handle stressful situations as a result of having taken the program.

87% of participants report knowing how to take better care of themselves than before the program.

79% of participants report they are taking better care of themselves than before the program.

63% of participants have made healthy lifestyle changes as a result of the program.

87% of participants report a positive change in their relationship to their thoughts and feelings, and in their reactions to them.