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negative thoughts are not controlling you

I’ve received a lot of questions actually about negative thoughts or compulsive thinking. People are worried that they have OCD (obsessive-compulsive disorder) some of whom might have it. I’ve already done a video on defusion which is a technique you can use to deal with thoughts. If you guys want to get your hands on that video just email me dan@brojo.co.nz Read More

Gaming Disorder: Video Game Obsession

Today’s question comes from a guy who wants some help with video games. This post/video is for guys and girls who play a lot of video games and they’re wondering whether or not it’s healthy to do so. It’s come up for a couple of my clients now and I want to address it. One of them has written through to me Read More

Do you REALLY know what you want?

In this video, we explore the hidden drives that control your behaviour, while you live under the illusion of what you think you want. Read More

How to Reduce Anxiety and Manage Panic Attacks

Guest post by Sarah Fader from Betterhelp.com Anxiety has a tendency to take over our minds and bodies. It can come out of seemingly nowhere and cause you to feel out of control. Your hands begin to shake or your heart races and you feel like it will never end. Anxiety manifests differently in different people, but across the board, Read More

Depression… You’re Doing it Wrong!

If you've been fighting against depression your whole life - trying to treat it or cure it - maybe you've been doing it wrong. Here's a more Stoic and effective method to dealing with depression, from someone who found a new way. Read More

How to Stop Being Shy

Many people repeat the anti-confidence mantra “I’m shy” on a regular basis. It’s often based on the flawed idea that this character trait is inbuilt and permanent. The good news is that our personalities are flexible, when we allow them to be. “Neuroscience techniques can be used to influence behaviour, improve memory and confront fear.” – Marcus Clarke Even though Read More

7 Neuroscience Hacks to Wire Your Brain for Integrity

Neuroscience refers to the study of the functioning and structure of the brain and nervous system. It includes several branches of biology including biochemistry, molecular biology, physiology, neural circuits and anatomy. Neuroscience techniques can be used to influence behaviour, improve memory and confront fear. The following 7 hacks can be used to wire your brain for integrity – integrity here Read More

Why You Suddenly Lost Motivation

Suddenly find you're too busy, tired or unmotivated to take action any more? Confused about why you stopped caring? Maybe you've been tricked by your own mind... Read More

5 Value Conflicts that Freeze Your Decision-Making

You want to do the “right” thing, it’s just sometimes “right” thing isn’t clear. The confusion is so intense that we end up doing nothing at all. Here's how to break a values conflict and get moving on that tough decision. Read More

Guided Mindfulness Meditation

Listen to this just 10 minutes per day to increase focus, clarity, calm and presence. Confidence means getting in touch with reality - meditation is how you practice. Read More

How to Free Yourself from Regret

Regret is caused by your tendency to create "counterfactual realities". If you're a Nice Guy you tend to only see the past as being a failure. Live by your values instead... Read More

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