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How to Master Your Monkey Mind

How to Master Your Monkey Mind

Overcome anxiety, increase confidence and regain control of your life

Summary

'What you can see, you can be, as the sports psychologist Don Macpherson has famously said.' ARNOLD SCHWARZENEGGER

'An excellent book that will be of great benefit to those who feel lost and overwhelmed. Don Macpherson has a gift for guiding us gently back to the path.'
DAMON HILL OBE, Formula One Champion


'I guarantee this book can help everyone in some shape or form.'
ANTHONY WATSON, England Rugby International

'One area people don't invest enough time in these days is the mental side... Don gives you the tools to go away and use, to ensure you're training your brain... The tools he has given me have helped me massively as a player on the field.'
GEORGE FORD, England Rugby International


Are you a worrier?
Do stress and anxiety cloud your mind?
Do you ever really sleep properly?


For the first time, in this book, renowned mind coach Don Macpherson will share his ten simple tools to help you turn down the volume on the negative chatter in your head and take back control of your life.

With more than 25 years' experience in his field, his techniques have turned around the performances of countless elite sports stars from the worlds of Formula One, rugby union and tennis.

Don will show you how to find your inner confidence, be more assertive and change your life for the better.

*Includes FREE audio download*

'Don has the ability to understand and navigate what can be a minefield of distractions and issues.' PAT CASH, 1987 Wimbledon Champion

'Anyone can benefit from Don's wisdom - especially right now.' CLYDE BROLIN, author of In the Zone
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WHAT READERS ARE SAYING:

***** 'Essential reading, showing us how to take back control of our minds and our lives.'
***** 'Brilliant book that makes sense of our nonsensical human minds!'
***** 'You've changed my life, Don... I'm thankful for your book.'

Reviews

  • What you can see, you can be, as the sports psychologist Don Macpherson has famously said.
    Arnold Schwarzenegger, author of Be Useful, Seven Tools for Life

About the author

Don Macpherson

Don Macpherson is a British mind coach who combines mind management techniques and hypnosis with an in-depth knowledge of modern neuroscience. His most high-profile work has been coaching dozens of world-class sports professionals, including F1 racing drivers, Premiership fooballers, international rugby players and Wimbledon tennis champions. Over thirty years Don has also helped countless other people with a diverse range of issues such as anxiety, stress, lack of confidence and relationship problems. Don takes challenging mind-management concepts, and makes them easy to understand and to put into practice. He is the resident mind coach on Great British Radio.
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