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What do real people say about mental performance?

24 people recorded interviews about mental performance across 1 organisations. 3 of them mentioned improved mood, anxiety or stress in their own words. The most common timeframe people described was over a year. Every figure below is a count of what people said in their recorded interview — not a clinical trial or a survey.

First-hand accounts from people who talked about mental performance in their recorded interview.

Individual results vary. This is one customer's first-hand account of their own experience, recorded on camera and published unedited. It is not medical advice, and nothing here is intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any condition. Talk to a qualified healthcare professional before making decisions about your health.

What people said changed

Counts of interviews where the person described this in their own words.

  • Mood & stress3 of 24 mentioned it
    Like, a lot more calm less angry, which is, kind of, how I started off this training.Joanne Yammine
  • Better systems3 of 24 mentioned it
    Because it's only when I invest in myself that I can actually be better to others and I think it's just going to be the consistency so I love that reset process.Joanne Yammine
  • Confidence3 of 24 mentioned it
    It's just a matter of focusing and really trusting myself, trusting the people that assisted me here at 40 Years of Zen and knowing that it's okay to not be perfect if I just dedicate myself to doing this the outcome…Hitomi Hiramo
  • Family & relationships2 of 24 mentioned it
    Moving forward, I am most excited about how I think my relationship with my wife will improve immensely.Marc Chu
  • More energy2 of 24 mentioned it
    There was an energy and understanding that I was bringing to relationships that was having me attract was to say like less than ideal partners and that feels shifted a lot and also the way that I interact in those par…Blake Kingsbury
  • Digestion1 of 24 mentioned it
    They were in the same position as I was and they did a great job, telling some stories more gut-wrenching than mine.Oleg Ivanov
  • Team & hiring1 of 24 mentioned it
    I think I'm going to be - oh geez, happily married with really great relationships at home, at work, kick-ass sort of team at work because I'm going to be a better leader and a better teammate.Joanne Yammine
  • Felt supported1 of 24 mentioned it
    I watched a lot of testimonials and heard I spoke to a lot of people who have gone through this program.Robert Lobo

How long it took

  • Over a year · 8

Stories in this topic

Showing 12 of 24 interviews.

What people were sceptical about first

  • If there were any objections, it was fear of not committing to work, or a hesitation to dive into your own consciousness, and maybe even fear of what lurks beneath. Both my wife and I, our curiosities overrode any of those objections.Varun Adibhatla
  • Julia Carlson initially felt hesitant because the cost felt like a 'big investment.' However, she decided to proceed because she views herself as her best investment and concluded that the 'system upgrade' and wisdom gained were worth it.Julia Carlson
  • Jane Ortiz admitted she had hesitations because of the price tag, which she noted is not the cheapest option available. However, she concluded it was a great investment in herself because the level of transformative change she achieved was something she previ…Jane Ortiz

Frequently asked

Can I overcome deep-seated shame through neurofeedback?
Yes, Mia Medicus reported that during her time in the pods, she reached a point where she was ready to let go of shame entirely, stating it no longer had a place in her life. She found empowerment by reconnecting her inner selves at different ages and choosing to live fully for them. — Mia Medicus
Will 40 Years of Zen help me if I'm already in therapy?
Mia Medicus had already been working through themes in therapy before attending. She found that the experience provided a moment of complete conviction that nothing was wrong with her and that she lacked the limitations she previously worried about. — Mia Medicus
How does 40 Years of Zen affect emotional reactions?
Mia Medicus described a newfound sense of freedom where she no longer feels the need to react to everything around her. She realized she is in charge of how she acts and reacts, regardless of how it is perceived by others. — Mia Medicus
Is the work at 40 Years of Zen uncomfortable?
Yes, Oleg Ivanov noted that the process involves significant discomfort and openness in front of strangers, which he believes is why the specific scope of work isn't fully advertised upfront. — Oleg Ivanov
What kind of personal goals can you set at 40 Years of Zen?
Oleg Ivanov set four specific intentions for his week: to be forgiving, empathetic, free of fears, and balanced, which guided his daily work. — Oleg Ivanov
Will I have to share my personal stories with others?
According to Oleg Ivanov, the program involves sharing gut-wrenching stories and performing resets with other participants, which he found to be the hardest but most magical part of the experience. — Oleg Ivanov

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