The Presence Shift FAQs
What is The Presence Shift and where do I learn?
The Presence Shift® is a psychologist-designed, five-step ritual for returning to presence in real-life moments.
You can learn to Presence Shift yourself into a more present state of being to take the next step of your day right here at ThePresenceShift.com.
Paid Subscribers get access to the full Year of Presence System to live with more presence year round. You can begin your Year of Presence anytime.
What is a Presence Shift?
A Presence Shift is a beautiful, sometimes interactive, 5-step wellness experience that mindfully guides you into presence, and then to taking the next important step of your day.
What is ‘presence’ here?
Presence is the felt experience of being connected to yourself, your body, and your life right here in this moment — clear enough to notice what is happening and take your next step.
Does Presence Shifting Work?
We believe it works very well. Over a four year period, ~90% of our surveyed ‘Shift’ app users reported being able to shift into a better state of mind while using the app.
By focusing 100% of your attention right here and right now, you can learn how to shift into a more fully present state of mind and body, and then take the next step of your day feeling much better, (i.e., not distracted by unwanted thoughts and emotions).
How do I start?
Subscribe to get the full Year of Presence System if you want to learn how to presence shift in any situation and to live with more presence in your life. Your Presence Shifts will cover a wide range of situations throughout the year.
Does Presence Use AI?
At The Presence Shift®, we are committed to using AI in ways that help people learn how to shift into their chosen state of being when they want to. We are also constantly assessing the possible risks and benefits of using AI.
As you continue presence shifting, AI will likely be relied upon to optimize your Presence Shifts more. If you’d rather stick with low-AI or, no-AI Presence Shifts, you'll have excellent Presence Shift options to do so.
It’s always up to you.
Stay present,
Sean
Sean Sullivan, PsyD, is a licensed clinical psychologist and creator of The Presence Shift®, a science-based, 5-step ritual for presence shifting in real-life moments. The Year of Presence is his year-long training to live with more presence through five Inner Steps that become second nature.
You can also read The Science of Presence Shifting for more about the science that the Year of Presence is based on.
The Science of Presence Shifting
Important note
This work is designed as presence and nervous-system training. It is not a substitute for medical or mental health care. If you have a history of significant trauma or if strong emotions keep coming up, I strongly recommend working with a well-trained therapist you trust alongside this practice.
Emotional Safety Notice & Warning
The statements on The Presence Shift® have not been reviewed by the Food and Drug Administration. This project is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. The Presence Shift® is not intended as medical advice or as a replacement for professional health or mental health services.
Some content may be emotionally provocative, including references to abuse, trauma, grief, and other difficult experiences. If you are not feeling comfortable, please stop until you feel safe again. You can explore getting emotional support anytime at wannatalkaboutit.com — or by calling 988 in the United States or your local crisis line.
