The problem is quite complex, it's involving psychology and social factors that influence many people. I am trying to get a better understanding of what's exactly wrong, but appears to be different for different people. It's not just one overlooked part that I can focus on, it's a system that requires an active behavioral change from the user to not be functioning as a rabbit hole.
The proposed solution is one that could solve or offer help in many different situations. Not just smartphone addiction, so many situations can be improved by living a more mindful life. It can help us to see perspective, to give our mind a break, to truly rest, to take a step back and so much more. Though it appeared to be beneficial for people with physical problems as well, mindfulness is really well fitted to attempt to solve any psychological problems. The mind is very complex and probably too complex for us to understand ourselves. Practicing mindfulness can help us to understand the mind better and this understand it's functioning.
I have a little bit of experience in practicing mindfulness and I know what can help me and how i should practice it from time to time. What I don't exactly know is how mindfulness should be taught. I assume everyone will have their own preferences, but are some techniques the equivalent of a stretch to heal a pulled muscle. 'Is there an industry standard?', 'How do coaches find out what is needed?'
In order to create a better understanding, I decided to reach out to mindfulness coaches and trainers and ask them about their perspective on it. Below are a list of questions, but throughout the interviews, I will likely deviate and specify.
[Introduction of myself and my project]
🇬🇧 How would you describe what you do for a living?
🇳🇱 Hoe zou je jouw werk omschrijven?
🇬🇧 Who are you mostly working with, people with certain problems or people looking for something?
🇳🇱 Met wat voor soort mensen werk je het meeste? Mensen met bepaalde problemen of mensen die op zoek zijn naar iets?
🇬🇧 What is it that you offer exactly?
🇳🇱 Wat biedt je precies aan? Wat zijn jouw services?