Stop following your mind wherever it leads.
We wrote something back in 2003 - it's evolved a lot over the past 16 years, and we update it often.
Some people call it a book (or an eBook). Other people call it a course (or a 21-day program).
We call it "An owner's guide to the mind," and it's received a lot of recognition - including being ranked #4 out of 25 in MobileMedia's personal development category (2019 update: it's now #3).
But, more important than any of that, it's been called "life-changing" by the people who implement it.
Keep reading to find out why.
Some people call it a book (or an eBook). Other people call it a course (or a 21-day program).
We call it "An owner's guide to the mind," and it's received a lot of recognition - including being ranked #4 out of 25 in MobileMedia's personal development category (2019 update: it's now #3).
But, more important than any of that, it's been called "life-changing" by the people who implement it.
Keep reading to find out why.
"An owner's guide to the mind"
We all share many of the same struggles:
Most of us deal with one or more of these on a daily basis. And, most of us spend a lot of time trying to "cope" and find relief from them.
The problem is, these struggles are only symptoms. As such, we can spend a lifetime treating them to no avail. The self-help industry thrives by exploiting this fact: collectively, we spend over $10 billion every year trying to treat symptoms that always return.
It's like we're stuck on a treadmill, constantly trying to "fix" whatever comes our way. But, no matter what we do, things keep coming.
The only solution is to step off the treadmill. We do that by understanding and addressing the root cause of our struggles; it can be summed up in a simple sentence:
Who we are and what we do is dictated by a compulsive mind and non-stop thoughts.
Becoming aware of how the mind creates our struggles - and, learning to stop getting caught up in the stories that continuously run through our heads - is how we move beyond coping.
"An owner's guide to the mind" has helped people do that for over 15 years now. It can help you, too.
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.
Click here to view the Table of Contents.
Steve Jacobson, Stamford, Connecticut:
- 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.
Most of us deal with one or more of these on a daily basis. And, most of us spend a lot of time trying to "cope" and find relief from them.
The problem is, these struggles are only symptoms. As such, we can spend a lifetime treating them to no avail. The self-help industry thrives by exploiting this fact: collectively, we spend over $10 billion every year trying to treat symptoms that always return.
It's like we're stuck on a treadmill, constantly trying to "fix" whatever comes our way. But, no matter what we do, things keep coming.
The only solution is to step off the treadmill. We do that by understanding and addressing the root cause of our struggles; it can be summed up in a simple sentence:
Who we are and what we do is dictated by a compulsive mind and non-stop thoughts.
Becoming aware of how the mind creates our struggles - and, learning to stop getting caught up in the stories that continuously run through our heads - is how we move beyond coping.
"An owner's guide to the mind" has helped people do that for over 15 years now. It can help you, too.
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.
Click here to view the Table of Contents.
Steve Jacobson, Stamford, Connecticut:
Straightforward, clear, and effective - it's like earning an advanced degree in the workings of your mind.
About us
Our mission is to help people understand how their minds work, and - as a result of that understanding - dramatically reduce their struggles and suffering.
Or, as we like to say,
"Understand your mind, live better."
We do this through our writing and teaching. Over the past 20 years, our free guide to mindfulness and meditation has been shared on the Internet over half a million times (thank you!), and we've published more than 100 articles on related topics.
You can find links to the content on our site here.
You can view the Table of Contents for "An owner's guide to the mind" here.
Nicole Morris, Manchester, England:
Or, as we like to say,
"Understand your mind, live better."
We do this through our writing and teaching. Over the past 20 years, our free guide to mindfulness and meditation has been shared on the Internet over half a million times (thank you!), and we've published more than 100 articles on related topics.
You can find links to the content on our site here.
You can view the Table of Contents for "An owner's guide to the mind" here.
Nicole Morris, Manchester, England:
You helped me stop struggling with thoughts and emotions which, in turn, allowed me to reduce stress and stop being controlled by anxiety. Thank you.
