Frequently Asked Questions

 

What is mindfulness?

Mindfulness is deliberately paying an unusual amount of conscious attention to the here and now, non-judgementally. That’s what I call pure mindfulness. more...

What is stress?

The stress response is triggered when you believe yourself to be under threat. It is a survival mechanism. When triggered the brain releases cortisol. more...

How can I manage stress?

You manage stress by disabling the automated thought process of cognitive appraisal that triggers the stress response. This is done by developing your ability to pay attention to the reality of the moment. more...

How can I stop worrying?

You stop worrying by learning to not pay attention to those thoughts that lead to worry. Training your mind to pay attention to the reality of the moment achieves this. more...

Can I learn to focus?

The short answer is yes. But you must learn how to do this - it doesn’t come naturally because the human brain evolved to focus solely on threats. more...

How can I train myself to be in the zone?

The Universities of Chicago and Milan have been studying this since the 1980s. Every morning you need to spend some time developing your innate ability to pay attention to the reality of the moment, without thinking about it! more...

How hard is it to change my life?

It’s actually (and factually) close to impossible to change your life unless you learn how to focus. Everyone can learn to focus and that includes you. For starters, all it takes is a few minutes mental exercising every morning - or even just most mornings! more...

What can I do if there are not enough hours in the day?

Short answer: use your time more wisely, work smarter, not harder. When you’re focused you know what to do and you also know what not to do. more...

How do you achieve work-life balance?

Work-life balance is a state of mind. It is not about how many hours you are or are not at work. The balance you’re looking for is between your two ears. more...

How can I achieve financial security?

Financial security is a state of mind and financial freedom is achieved by freeing up your own mind. When you don’t worry about money, you free your mind to make it. more...

Can I change my thoughts?

Our self-limiting thoughts are stored in our subconscious or unconscious mind. Trying to change your thoughts is not going to work for you. Instead, you must change how you think. more...

Does Positive Thinking Work?

The short answer is “No”. Positive thinking does not work because it’s just more thinking. Thinking is done in the conscious mind but our lives are dictated by the deeper programs that are stored in our subconscious or unconscious mind. more...

How can I build my self-esteem or self-confidence?

You don’t need to build your self-esteem or your self-confidence. You need to stop paying attention to the stored knowledge thoughts that keep getting in your own way. more...

Can I really rewire my brain?

The human brain restructures itself according to how the user uses it! It’s a well-research phenomenon known as neural plasticity. more...

Will mindfulness improve my relationship?

“My wife has noticed a big change in me” - the words of a client after only three weeks of mental exercising. more...

Can you learn to be a leader?

To develop your innate ability to be a leader, all you need to do is develop your presence. This is done by training your mind to pay attention to the here and now. more...

What goals should I focus on?

You cannot focus on your goals because they are in the future and focus is defined (even by any English Dictionary) as “paying attention to the present”. more...