{"id":76790,"date":"2024-12-03T02:46:00","date_gmt":"2024-12-02T18:46:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.mindvalley.com\/?p=76790"},"modified":"2025-03-18T22:27:24","modified_gmt":"2025-03-18T14:27:24","slug":"newsletter-focus","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.mindvalley.com\/blog\/newsletter-focus\/","title":{"rendered":"How to improve your brain and gain focus"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Let me take you back a couple of years. It was shortly after I recovered from COVID-19. I had just walked into Dr. Daniel Amen\u2019s brain clinic in Southern California, feeling like a rockstar.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Why? Because I had <em>proof<\/em> I was in amazing health.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">At 46, my biological age test came back as&#8230; drumroll, please&#8230; 20 years old! My Glycanage results were so good I half-expected Dr. Amen to scan my brain and say something like, <em>&#8220;Vishen, we\u2019ve never seen a brain this exceptional. You\u2019re like the Einstein of 2020s biohackers.&#8221;<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">But what I got instead was a harsh dose of reality.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>\u201cVishen,\u201d<\/em> Dr. Amen said, <em>\u201cyour brain is aging faster than your body. You\u2019ve got the brain of someone in their fifties.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Hold on. What?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">My jaw practically hit the floor. How could this be possible? My body was thriving! I was practicing HIIT, meditating, and following a solid diet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">But my <em>brain<\/em>? It was underperforming.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Dr. Amen explained a few potential causes. COVID was still wreaking havoc on my system, for one. But then he mentioned something else that stuck with me: <em>\u201cYou might want to stop drinking alcohol.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Now, let me confess something. I wasn\u2019t exactly a heavy drinker\u2014just four glasses of wine a week. But I couldn\u2019t shake his words. Could even a little bit of alcohol be holding my brain back?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">That\u2019s when I decided to take matters into my own hands.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-the-4-week-experiment-that-changed-my-life\">The 4-week experiment that changed my life<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When I got back to Europe, I decided to make some changes. I didn\u2019t wait for Monday. I didn\u2019t tell myself, <em>\u201cI\u2019ll start next month.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">I went all in.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For the next four weeks, I cut out alcohol completely. No wine, no champagne, not even a celebratory toast at a dinner party.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">I also revamped my diet. Inspired by the WildFit protocol, I stuck to a strict regimen of meat, veggies, and whole foods. No sugar. No processed snacks. Just pure, nourishing fuel for my body and brain.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">I\u2019ll be honest\u2014it wasn\u2019t easy. Those first few days were rough. I missed my evening glass of wine. I craved sweets after meals. But something magical happened around the one-week mark.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">My <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.mindvalley.com\/outcome\/focus\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">focus<\/a> started improving.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">And I don\u2019t mean a little. I mean dramatically.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Tasks that used to take hours suddenly flew by.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>I felt sharp, alert, and present in every conversation.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Creative ideas poured out of me like water from a tap.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">By the end of the four weeks, I felt like a different person. My <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.mindvalley.com\/area-of-growth\/productivity\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">productivity<\/a> was off the charts, my mind felt alive, and I realized something important: I\u2019d only scratched the surface.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-six-months-later-a-brain-reborn\">Six months later: A brain reborn<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">That four-week experiment turned into a six-month alcohol-free journey. No exceptions. And let me tell you\u2014the transformation was nothing short of miraculous.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Not only was my focus at an all-time high, but I also noticed a ripple effect across every area of my life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>I was more present with my family.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>My creativity surged to levels I hadn\u2019t experienced in years.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Tasks that once felt overwhelming became almost effortless.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">At work, I reached new heights of productivity. What used to take me five days now took two and a half. That freed up time to launch new projects, like the <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.mindvalley.com\/mindvalley-states\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Mindvalley States<\/a> supplement line<\/strong> and the <strong>Future Human Festival<\/strong> in Dubai.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">And it wasn\u2019t just about cutting out alcohol. Along the way, I discovered a few other brain hacks that supercharged my focus and clarity\u2014and I want to share them with you today.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-3-tools-to-reclaim-your-focus-and-brain-health\">3 tools to reclaim your focus and brain health<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-1-reduce-your-baseline-stress\">1. Reduce your baseline stress<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Stress is one of the sneakiest brain killers. It chips away at your focus, <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.mindvalley.com\/outcome\/creativity\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">creativity<\/a>, and mental resilience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The good news? You can rewire your brain to naturally reduce stress. One of the most powerful tools I\u2019ve found is <strong>Paul McKenna\u2019s Everyday Bliss Hypnotherapy<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It\u2019s a short audio session available on Mindvalley that rewires your brain to release stress and create a sense of calm. Paul recommends listening to it for seven consecutive days\u2014and trust me, the results are mind-blowing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">I use it regularly to stay grounded, focused, and clear-headed, even during the most hectic weeks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-3e41869c wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-width wp-block-button__width-50 has-custom-font-size has-small-font-size\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-white-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/home.mindvalley.com\/resources\/v2\/2705-the-hypnotic-trance?utm_source=blog&amp;otag=blog\" style=\"border-radius:100px;background:linear-gradient(180deg,rgb(155,55,242) 0%,rgb(122,18,212) 100%)\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Reduce your stress<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/home.mindvalley.com\/resources\/v2\/2705-the-hypnotic-trance?utm_source=blog&amp;otag=blog\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\" noreferrer noopener\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1920\" src=\"https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/mv-prod-blog-en-assets\/2025\/03\/5aadab55-hypnotic-trance-for-bliss-by-paul-mckenna-on-mindvalley.webp\" alt=\"Hypnotic Trance for Bliss by Paul McKenna on Mindvalley\" class=\"wp-image-76792\" srcset=\"https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/mv-prod-blog-en-assets\/2025\/03\/5aadab55-hypnotic-trance-for-bliss-by-paul-mckenna-on-mindvalley.webp 1920w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/mv-prod-blog-en-assets\/2025\/03\/5aadab55-hypnotic-trance-for-bliss-by-paul-mckenna-on-mindvalley-768x768.webp 768w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/mv-prod-blog-en-assets\/2025\/03\/5aadab55-hypnotic-trance-for-bliss-by-paul-mckenna-on-mindvalley-1536x1536.webp 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-2-upgrade-your-brain-chemistry\">2. Upgrade your brain chemistry<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Let\u2019s talk about supplements. I\u2019m not a fan of pharmaceutical solutions that promise focus but come with side effects. Instead, I turned to natural compounds that enhance brain function.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Two standouts:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Alpha GPC<\/strong>: Boosts cognition and memory.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Paraxanthine (ParaZanthin)<\/strong>: A cleaner caffeine alternative that delivers focus without the jitters.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">I loved these so much that I worked with my team to create the <strong>Mindvalley Focus Pill<\/strong>, combining these compounds with other brain-boosting ingredients. It\u2019s like a shortcut to flow state\u2014natural, effective, and sustainable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-3e41869c wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-width wp-block-button__width-50 has-custom-font-size has-small-font-size\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-white-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mindvalleystates.com\/pages\/focus?utm_source=blog&amp;otag=blog\" style=\"border-radius:100px;background:linear-gradient(180deg,rgb(155,55,242) 0%,rgb(122,18,212) 100%)\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Explore FOCUS<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mindvalleystates.com\/pages\/focus?utm_source=blog&amp;otag=blog\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\" noreferrer noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1200\" src=\"https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/mv-prod-blog-en-assets\/2025\/03\/9570ff60-mindvalley-states-focus.webp\" alt=\"Mindvalley States-FOCUS\" class=\"wp-image-76793\" srcset=\"https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/mv-prod-blog-en-assets\/2025\/03\/9570ff60-mindvalley-states-focus.webp 1200w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/mv-prod-blog-en-assets\/2025\/03\/9570ff60-mindvalley-states-focus-768x768.webp 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-3-master-your-attention-with-nir-eyal\">3. Master your attention with Nir Eyal<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Distractions are everywhere. <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.mindvalley.com\/outcome\/social-media\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Social media<\/a>. Endless notifications. That email you \u201cjust have to check.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Nir Eyal\u2019s <strong>Becoming Focused and Indistractable Quest<\/strong> on Mindvalley helped me reclaim my attention and eliminate distractions. Nir is a former tech insider who once taught app developers how to make their platforms addictive. Now, he\u2019s teaching people how to break free.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">His methods are simple, practical, and incredibly effective for staying on track and doing your best work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-3e41869c wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-width wp-block-button__width-50 has-custom-font-size has-small-font-size\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-white-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mindvalley.com\/focus?utm_source=blog&amp;utm_campaign=evergreen_bfai&amp;otag=blog&amp;otag=evegreen_bfai\" style=\"border-radius:100px;background:linear-gradient(180deg,rgb(155,55,242) 0%,rgb(122,18,212) 100%)\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Start the Quest<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mindvalley.com\/focus?utm_source=blog&amp;utm_campaign=evergreen_bfai&amp;otag=blog&amp;otag=evegreen_bfai\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\" noreferrer noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" src=\"https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/mv-prod-blog-en-assets\/2025\/03\/cfda29c8-becoming-focused-and-indistractable-by-nor-eyal-on-mindvalley.webp\" alt=\"Becoming Focused and Indistractable by Nor Eyal on Mindvalley\" class=\"wp-image-76794\" srcset=\"https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/mv-prod-blog-en-assets\/2025\/03\/cfda29c8-becoming-focused-and-indistractable-by-nor-eyal-on-mindvalley.webp 1920w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/mv-prod-blog-en-assets\/2025\/03\/cfda29c8-becoming-focused-and-indistractable-by-nor-eyal-on-mindvalley-768x432.webp 768w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/mv-prod-blog-en-assets\/2025\/03\/cfda29c8-becoming-focused-and-indistractable-by-nor-eyal-on-mindvalley-1536x864.webp 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-why-your-brain-deserves-more-love\">Why your brain deserves more love<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We live in a world obsessed with aesthetics. People spend hours perfecting their abs, sculpting their biceps, and toning their glutes. But let me ask you this:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When was the last time you did something to strengthen your brain?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The truth is, your brain is your most valuable asset. It\u2019s what drives your creativity, your productivity, and your ability to connect deeply with others. But because it\u2019s invisible, we often take it for granted.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">That was my mistake. I thought I could coast by without giving my brain the attention it deserved. But once I started prioritizing it, everything in my life improved.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-your-next-steps\">Your next steps<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you\u2019re ready to unlock your brain\u2019s full potential, here\u2019s where to start:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Try <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/home.mindvalley.com\/resources\/v2\/2705-the-hypnotic-trance?utm_source=blog&amp;otag=blog\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Paul McKenna\u2019s Everyday Bliss Hypnotherap<\/a>y<\/strong> for seven days straight.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Experiment with the <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mindvalleystates.com\/pages\/focus?utm_source=blog&amp;otag=blog\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Mindvalley Focus Pill<\/a><\/strong> to fuel your brain naturally.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Join Nir Eyal\u2019s <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mindvalley.com\/focus?utm_source=blog&amp;utm_campaign=evergreen_bfai&amp;otag=blog&amp;otag=evegreen_bfai\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Becoming Focused and Indistractable Quest<\/a><\/strong> to master your attention and eliminate distractions.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Your brain is the gateway to your dreams. Treat it well, and it will reward you with focus, creativity, and limitless potential.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To your transformation,<br><strong>Vishen<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/mv-prod-blog-en-assets\/2024\/12\/99dc1d9d-vishen_signature.webp\" alt=\"Vishen Lakhiani signature\" class=\"wp-image-76162\" style=\"width:280px\"\/><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Focus on your brain. 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