Something New This September: Introduction to “The Quiet Shift” in the words of Rachel Ward (- your instructor)
Does your mind ever really switch off? Or do you get to the end of the day and realise you can barely remember much of it — swept from one thing to the next, checking, planning, reacting, doing, without ever quite landing anywhere?
If any of that sounds familiar, I want to tell you about something new I'm bringing to ‘Younique Wellbeing Studios’ this September.
Introduction to The Quiet Shift is a five-week introductory course built around one simple idea: most of us spend nearly all our time in ‘doing mode,’ and very little in ‘being mode’ — actually here, actively noticing, calmly resting in the present rather than getting swept up in worries about what's already happened or what's still to come.
The course draws on well-established, evidence-based approaches to train our attention to steady a busy mind and ease stress, but you don't need any experience, background knowledge, or particular belief system to take part. It's for anyone who wants a little more balance — not so you can squeeze in one more thing, but so you can actually flourish in the life you've already got.
Over five weeks, each session builds on the last:
Week 1: Stepping Off the Treadmill: How our mode of mind can influence our experiences
Week 2: Anchoring the Mind: Taking back your attention when your mind feels scattered
Week 3: Discovering Joyful Moments: Noticing the small glimmers we usually rush past
Week 4: Finding Stillness in Motion: Getting out of your head and finding a bit of physical grounding
Week 5: Taking the Quiet With You: Building an everyday toolkit you can actually use in real life
Every session also includes time for a cup of tea and a chat. This isn't just a quick pause—it’s an intentional part of the course. Learning to treat ourselves with a little more kindness and self-compassion is always easier in good company, and the supportive community we build in these quiet moments is just as important as the practices themselves.
The Details:
When: Tuesdays, 7:00pm – 8:00pm (22nd September to 20th October 2026)
Where: Younique Wellbeing Studios, Bexhill
Cost: £8 per session if you book the 5-week block in advance (£40 total), or £10 to pay-as-you-go.
How to book: To register your interest or book your place, please email thequietshift@gmail.com
About the instructor: Rachel Ward is the Director of Wellbeing at The Kemnal Academies Trust. She has been teaching these wellbeing practices since 2020 when she trained as a School Mindfulness Lead. She is currently studying for an MA in Mindfulness Teaching with Bangor University. She's passionate about helping people find realistic, everyday ways to feel calmer and more balanced, whatever stage of life they're in.