Pam Harris, Madison, Wisconsin:
This sentence changed everything for me: 'There's an alternative to constantly being swept away by the stories playing in your head.' I never realized how most of my day was spent being dragged around by my mind. It's like I was stuck in a bad dream, but I didn't know it.
We all have a constant mental craving for things to be different than they are.
This craving fuels a process that has us continually trying to surround ourselves with everything we like, and protect ourselves from everything we dislike. It also culminates in most of the struggles and suffering we deal with on a daily basis, including
This process unfolds moment after moment after moment. To complicate matters, we generally aren't aware of it because we're perpetually lost in thoughts, emotions, and an inner narrative that comments on and judges everything.
So it continues unabated, without much interference (or influence) from us.
Sure, when we get overwhelmed by our struggles and suffering, we try to cope in various ways:
But, none of our "coping" provides lasting relief because none of it addresses the root cause. Most of it simply creates more struggles and suffering for us to deal with.
The fact is, no matter where you go or what you do - no matter what you change or how many times you change it - you can't escape your mind. That doesn't stop us from trying, however. It's the human condition, whether we're aware of it or not.
If this is sounding familiar, we wrote "An owner's guide to the mind" for you.
It teaches you how your mind works, and provides a path to help you move beyond "coping" to achieving and maintaining a more consistent state of well-being. If you do your part - if you put in the time and effort - you'll discover life can be dramatically different in just a few short weeks.
And, you don't have to wear funny robes, chant, or sit in an uncomfortable position...unless you want to!
Steve Jacobson, Stamford, Connecticut:
This craving fuels a process that has us continually trying to surround ourselves with everything we like, and protect ourselves from everything we dislike. It also culminates in most of the struggles and suffering we deal with on a daily basis, including
- stress,
- endless worry,
- extreme emotions,
- an inability to break bad habits,
- feelings of anxiety and depression,
- a negative self-image,
- sleep problems,
- tension headaches,
- neck and back pain,
- a lack of focus,
- and on and on and on.
This process unfolds moment after moment after moment. To complicate matters, we generally aren't aware of it because we're perpetually lost in thoughts, emotions, and an inner narrative that comments on and judges everything.
So it continues unabated, without much interference (or influence) from us.
Sure, when we get overwhelmed by our struggles and suffering, we try to cope in various ways:
- We acquire material things;
- We change jobs;
- We see the doctor or therapist;
- We take prescription medication;
- We end one relationship and start another;
- We eat too much, drink too much, or use drugs;
- We take vacations;
- We consume self-help/self-improvement resources;
- We try "forced positive thinking" or repeating affirmations;
- We bury ourselves in work, games, or other activities.
But, none of our "coping" provides lasting relief because none of it addresses the root cause. Most of it simply creates more struggles and suffering for us to deal with.
The fact is, no matter where you go or what you do - no matter what you change or how many times you change it - you can't escape your mind. That doesn't stop us from trying, however. It's the human condition, whether we're aware of it or not.
If this is sounding familiar, we wrote "An owner's guide to the mind" for you.
It teaches you how your mind works, and provides a path to help you move beyond "coping" to achieving and maintaining a more consistent state of well-being. If you do your part - if you put in the time and effort - you'll discover life can be dramatically different in just a few short weeks.
And, you don't have to wear funny robes, chant, or sit in an uncomfortable position...unless you want to!
Steve Jacobson, Stamford, Connecticut:
Straightforward, clear, and effective - it's like earning a PhD in the workings of your mind.
What is it?
We created "An owner's guide to the mind" to address the root cause of your struggles and suffering.
It's received a lot of recognition over the past 15+ years, including currently being ranked #3 out of 25 in MobileMedia's "Improve your life" category. Most important, it's been proven effective by people around the world.
It combines concepts from Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (the precursor to cognitive behavior therapy) and Buddhist and Stoic philosophy. It's online and self-paced, and represents the culmination of almost two decades of research, writing, and working with people around the world.
What do you do with it?
"An owner's guide to the mind" is structured and easy to follow.
You start by reading the core program (Table of Contents). Once you complete it, you begin the 21 days of instruction.
Additional information:
You don't need to download anything, and it doesn't matter where you live in the world - as long as you can access our website with the browser on your computer, tablet, or smartphone (like you're doing right now), you can read it.
We frequently update the material - since it's browser-based, you'll always be viewing the most recent version. And, you never have to pay for updates, revisions, or added information (our most recent update was April, 2019).
How do you get it?
We attempt to make "An owner's guide to the mind" affordable for everyone.
The price is $14. There are no additional charges. There are no ongoing monthly fees.
You have lifetime access, and will always be able to revisit the material.
Click here to get started.
Lee Tibbots, Chicago, Illinois:
We created "An owner's guide to the mind" to address the root cause of your struggles and suffering.
It's received a lot of recognition over the past 15+ years, including currently being ranked #3 out of 25 in MobileMedia's "Improve your life" category. Most important, it's been proven effective by people around the world.
It combines concepts from Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (the precursor to cognitive behavior therapy) and Buddhist and Stoic philosophy. It's online and self-paced, and represents the culmination of almost two decades of research, writing, and working with people around the world.
What do you do with it?
"An owner's guide to the mind" is structured and easy to follow.
You start by reading the core program (Table of Contents). Once you complete it, you begin the 21 days of instruction.
Additional information:
- The average read time for the core program is just over 2 hours;
- Your time commitment for the daily instruction is 15-25 minutes each day (broken into segments, not all at once);
- You can contact us via email with questions (we usually respond within 48 hours).
You don't need to download anything, and it doesn't matter where you live in the world - as long as you can access our website with the browser on your computer, tablet, or smartphone (like you're doing right now), you can read it.
We frequently update the material - since it's browser-based, you'll always be viewing the most recent version. And, you never have to pay for updates, revisions, or added information (our most recent update was April, 2019).
How do you get it?
We attempt to make "An owner's guide to the mind" affordable for everyone.
The price is $14. There are no additional charges. There are no ongoing monthly fees.
You have lifetime access, and will always be able to revisit the material.
Click here to get started.
Lee Tibbots, Chicago, Illinois:
Years of therapy didn't help me, but 'An owner's guide to the mind' did. I'm not exaggerating when I say it saved my life.
