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Greater self-awareness

15 people reported greater self-awareness after doing Becoming Focused and Indistractable. Here is what they wrote.
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Erik Sõlg

"I've reached a point where I can navigate my days without being pulled away by social media"

Erik Sõlg · Computer Systems Engineer · Tallinn, Estonia
…mess with my time scheduling before enrolling in this program, I still struggled to stick to my time-boxed calendar and completely avoid my digital distractions, even with notifications turned off. This course helped me identify the root causes of my distraction through many introspective and other exercises. Before the quest, distractions were inevitable. Now, they've become a choice. By applying Eyal's methods and app recommendations, I've…
Dijana Llugolli

"I am NOW a better mom, friend, coach because I accept myself holistically"

Dijana Llugolli · Success and Business Coach · Stockholm, Sweden
Before this program, I always thought that my WORK will make me fulfilled as a mom or a woman. I struggled with focus and completing tasks because I was always chasing the next big thing in my work. During this program I had a deep look within and realizing that the biggest internal distraction was seeking love and validation from the outside. Once I discovered that I already have all the things available in my current presence, I stopped chasing that externally. Now, I am able to…
Natalia Filipescu

"This quest showed me how little I knew and helped me understand what actually lies behind my “distractive” behavior"

Natalia Filipescu · Programm Coordinator · Frankfurt, Germany
Before this quest, I also thought that technology is the main problem and that by hiding my phone distractions will go away. Or that I just can't stop myself from watching those Youtube videos. This quest showed me how little I knew and helped me understand what actually lies behind my "distractive" behavior. This past year had been extremely challenging in terms of management and juggling all tasks and chores. I couldn't wish for a better time…
Margie Serrato, PhD

"You will be surprised by what you learn in this program, and will learn how to make better commitments to yourself and your goals"

Margie Serrato, PhD · Transformation Coach · Santa Fe, United States
…This was an area of struggle for the past handful of years, after all. Nir Eyal's quest felt like the best place to begin--and I was right. As a result of this program, I learned some uncomfortable truths that I had to confront. This was the biggest lesson: there are root causes to our distractions, and when we confront them, we can manage and overcome them--and…
Chiraag Swaly

"I have come away from the quest feeling comfortable in my approach to my work and personal life"

Chiraag Swaly · Head of Apprenticeship Design · London, United Kingdom
When I started this quest, I was looking for something that will give me a clear strategy on building my focus muscle and dealing with distractions. This quest was really good to understand the root causes of my behaviors and very clear strategies to help deal with them. Nir is a great teacher and he uses his own personal stories to help us understand how these distractions manifest. He also uses lots of…
Nuchanat Kraprayoon

"This Quest gave me more than tools to focus—it gave me awareness of my triggers and clarity in my priorities"

Nuchanat Kraprayoon · Actor · Bangkok, Thailand
…That moment inspired me to buy and read the book, and later I felt called to join this Quest. I want to thank Nir Eyal, Vishen Lakhiani, and Mindvalley for opening this door for me. 🌱 What I Gained This Quest gave me more than tools to focus-it gave me awareness of my triggers, clarity in my priorities, and practical strategies to live by my values. I also discovered how these lessons can extend to teaching children: helping them build healthy habits, manage distractions, and grow with…
Maggie

"I get to better understand what actually drives people into distraction and what to do"

Maggie · High-school student · Jakarta, Indonesia
Before this program, I was all over the place. Everyday always felt so fast and yet I didn't get much work done. Powerless, I might say. Through this program, I get to better understand what actually drives people into distraction and what to do when feeling a certain 'discomfort'. Nir and this program has significantly made a change in how I view things and feelings in my day to day life. I truly grateful for this…
Venance Roche

Reduced social media overuse by understanding internal triggers

Venance Roche · Marketing Strategy Consultant & Podcaster · Mumbai, India
My most significant improvement has been the amount of time spent on social media. Before this quest, social media was my biggest distraction. Through the quest, I realised that social media is not the only problem; it was my lack of awareness of my internal triggers. Over time I have learnt to be more self-compassionate and have improved my relationship with myself by understanding my internal triggers.…
Gerry

"I can have the theory and practice to be more aware of what is happening around me with the distractions"

Gerry · Healthcare Manager · Mexico City, Mexico
Thanks to this program, I can have the theory and practice to be more aware of what is happening around me with the distractions that are becoming more and more common and I can notice how we lose focus on certain moments to take advantage of them and be more present and integral.
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"I have been able to identify the causes of these problems and now I can deal with them"

Janine · Doctor · Bodrum, United States
Before this course it was difficult for me to focus and set priorities, I was overwhelmed, wanted to do many things at the same time. I have been able to identify the causes of these problems and now I can deal with them. That improved my quality of life and my motivation. I have regained the most important thing I have, namely time. I would like to thank…
Hector Delgado

"I feel after the program I am 3 times more productive"

Hector Delgado · Learning Producer · Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
…I asked myself: Why not master it, then? Even I, who considered myself productive, feel that after the program I am 3 times more so. I am aware of distractions, I have a system to manage them and to be more present. This challenge allowed me to have systems aligned with my values, in fact little tricks that improve my work and my life! Being…
Ivan Garcia

"There is plenty of knowledge to take in and use"

Ivan Garcia · Educator · Lisbon, Portugal
…This quest helped me learning more about how external factor are actually influenced by our internal triggers. With this knowledge, I am now more conscious about how I can create distraction-proof routines and experiences. Although I found this quest to be more theoretical than practical - could use some more tools and techniques to fend off distraction -…
Bikramjit Chowdhury

"I am much more equipped to deal with not only my distractions but the difficult outcomes of frustration, anger, overwhelm, etc"

Bikramjit Chowdhury · Business and Integration Architecture Specialist, Accenture · Bangalore, India
…I was sometimes not even aware that I am doing this till I have started looking back on my typical day with the help of this program. Thanks to this program, I was able to drill down to the root cause of my distractable behavior and the discomfort surrounding each of those through the actionable exercises provided. The model is a goldmine for learning and mastering your unfavorable behavior and exercise proper control over how you spend your time. I…
Ian Onno

"After taking this Quest I feel in control of where I want to go with my life"

Ian Onno · Entrepreneur · Angeles City, Philippines
…After taking this Quest I feel in control of where I want to go with my life. I realized that the distraction is not always the external but it's what's going on within.
Timothy Hall

"This was more than worth it!"

Timothy Hall · Planeador financiero · Lansdale, PA, United States
Before following this program I lost focus all the time and felt like I never had time for anything. Now I'm more aware of when and why I feel the urge to get distracted and, of course, I correct it faster. My boss has noticed and is going to give me a raise. It was totally worth it!
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These are personal accounts written by participants. Results vary, and nothing here is medical advice.
Becoming Focused and Indistractable stories: Greater self-awareness (15) | Mindvalley Stories