Most people think anxiety is caused by indecision.

But it goes deeper.

FOBO--Fear of Better Options--is silently hijacking your mind.

Here's Francis Lucille's 9-step protocol to break free...🧵 FOBO is a modern-day paralysis.

You're flooded with choices:

• Which project to pursue
• Which job to take
• Which niche to build in
• Even what to eat or watch

But choosing one means rejecting all others.

You end up, NEVER acting.

This is Gabor Maté.

He's spent 12 years treating addicts in Vancouver's most notorious drug district.

And he discovered why our entire approach to addiction and trauma is scientifically wrong.

Here's what it taught me and how to reverse trauma (backed by science): 🧵 In 12 years treating addicts in Vancouver's Downtown Eastside, Dr. Maté never met a single female patient who hadn't been sexually abused as a child.

NONE of the men escaped severe childhood trauma either.

Who chooses that kind of beginning?

All 500 guests at Steve Jobs's memorial service got his autobiography.

Paramahansa Yogananda heals what doctors can't.

It's impossible to be psychologically trapped, stressed & anxious after reading his teachings.

If you want to be a high performer, read this: 🧵
The man behind the book:

Paramahansa Yogananda.

He came to America from India in 1920.

In 1947, he gave a lecture about habits that changed how thousands of people lived.

He shared ONE idea that made Steve Jobs rethink everything about design and life.

The most powerful mental health skill you can develop:

Your Imagination.

But therapists and gurus completely misunderstand how it actually works.

CBT, meditation, and journaling—most miss the point.

Here's why it's the missing piece to unlock your mind: 🧵
When Eckhart Tolle had his breakthrough at 29, he spent two years sitting on park benches in a state of bliss.

People thought he was crazy.

What he discovered about "presence" wasn't just spiritual—it was a fundamental insight into how consciousness shapes reality.

The most dangerous, oddly glorified, yet overlooked problem in the world:

Overthinking and underacting.

It's why you're stressed, depressed and your immune system is always in chaos.

Here's Eckhart Tolle 7-step protocol to escape the prison of overthinking: 🧵
Most people don't realize that unnecessary negative mind activity generates a significant part of their unhappiness.

Overthinking isn't just annoying - it's physically damaging your body...

HOT TAKE:

Traditional therapy is a SCAM for 99% of high-achievers.

I've spent over 20 years as a Harvard-trained psychologist helping CEOs & founders worth $100M+.

They were all suffering from one SAME problem.

Here's the protocol I created that actually works: 🧵
Most of my clients are accomplished professionals — dentists, doctors, and company founders with impressive careers.

Despite their success, they struggle with overthinking and procrastination, they can't seem to shake it.

But why?

This woman heals what therapists can't:

Byron Katie.

She spent years depressed and suicidal until one realization...

Now, with only 4 questions, she has healed millions from anxiety, stress, and overthinking.

Here's her philosophy: 🧵 Before her awakening, Byron Katie's life was a nightmare.

She was clinically depressed, agoraphobic, and addicted to alcohol. For nearly 10 years, she could barely leave her bedroom.

Self-hatred consumed her so completely she slept on the floor, feeling unworthy of a bed.

The most powerful metaphor about human mind:

Plato's Cave.

It's the true root cause why 99% of people are stressed, depressed, lost and feel trapped in life...

Here's how to tell if you're in Plato's Cave and a 7-step protocol to break free today: 🧵 Plato imagined prisoners chained in a cave since birth, facing a blank wall.

Behind them: a fire casting shadows from puppets.

The prisoners believed these shadows were reality because it's all they've ever known.

This isn't ancient philosophy - it's your daily life.

The most systematically ignored modern crisis isn't loneliness.

It's turning our backs on men's mental health.

Millions suffer and are expected to "tough it out" and "man up."

Here's what researchers DON"T want you to know ... 🧵 The stats:

1. Men die by suicide 4X the rate of women.
2. There are more homeless men than women.
3. The majority of men never reach out for help.
4. Depression studies show men suffer silently.

Behind each statistic lies a personal story of someone who's probably a great guy full of potential and suffering emotionally.

This is a tragedy.

If you're stuck in fight-or-flight, your brain is working against you.

Neuroscience proves your brain can become addicted to stress—causing chronic dysregulation.

To fix it, you need to heal your brain.

Here's how stress hijacks your brain and how to reverse it:
First off, what is the fight-or-flight response?

It’s your body’s survival response.

It kicks in during perceived danger, releasing stress hormones like cortisol and adrenaline.

This is ok in short bursts, but when it’s persistent, it leads to longterm chronic diseases.

Let's explore this↓

I’m 63.

Anxiety controlled me for years so I turned to holistic psychology.

After 8,000+ hours of therapy as a CBT & expressive psychologist, my toolkit is now full of powerful mind-body healing hacks.

Here are the top 7 that will change your life: First off, stress is healing:

Here's why:

The human nervous system is anti-fragile.

It responds to stress as an opportunity for:

• growth
• strength
• resilience

This man who heals what doctors can't:

Jiddu Krishnamurti.

It's impossible to be psychologically trapped, stressed, or anxious after understanding his teachings.

Here's his 5-step approach to unlocking mental freedom:🧵 At age 14, the Theosophical Society declared Krishnamurti the next World Teacher.

By 27, he was set to lead one of the largest spiritual organizations in the world.

Then he did something that shocked everyone...

The most dangerous modern diseases aren't:

Obesity.
Depression.
Alzheimer.

This one silent pandemic is the worst.

And it worsens the three above.

Here it is and how to cure yourself (according to a Harvard psychologist): Loneliness is one of the most terrifying epidemics in the 21st century...

• 60% of adults rarely feel connected.

And this number is increasing!

• Teens spend 70% less time with friends than 20 years ago.

• Men with no close friends have gone from 3% to 15% since 1990.

Why does this matter?

This man cures what therapists can't:

Fritz Perls.

It's impossible to be psychologically trapped, stressed, or anxious after understanding his teachings.

Here's his story and 4-step approach to unlocking mental freedom: Born in 1893 in Berlin, Fritz Perls lived under crushing parental expectations.

His father called him a "good-for-nothing."

However, this early struggle later fueled his revolutionary ideas about self-acceptance and authenticity.

The trauma shaped his entire philosophy.

As a Harvard psychologist who worked with the Dalai Lama, I discovered…

Why, despite horrendous traumas, the Tibetans were immune to anxiety, chronic stress, and the depression epidemics...

Here's the ancient wisdom Western medicine is hiding from you: A THREAD
Mental illness is a silent killer in Western society:

• 78% report daily anxiety.
• 1 in 3 are chronically lonely.
• Depression tripled since 2020.

These trends are mostly in young adults (18-29) and the elderly (65+).

They are staggering.

The woman who heals what medicine can't:

Pat Allen.

In her Open Studio Process, she showed that art-making can heal trauma, addiction, and depression without drugs.

Here are her 6 hidden steps for creatively curing your anxiety and depression: First off, Dr. Allen is a legend.

She’s written several books on the intersection of art and spirituality.

She credits her powerful artistic program to specific mindfulness practices.

Let's dive into them↓

Your brain has been hijacked without your consent.

Digital Exposure is f*cking with you.

Here are my 4 "R's" of Mental Recovery to reclaim your brain:

A THREAD
In 2023, neuroplasticity studies revealed constant digital engagement creates addictive feedback loops similar to substance abuse.

Your prefrontal cortex—essential for original thought—shows reduced activity after just 2 hours of social media.

You want to avoid this.

I'm 63.

Anxiety controlled me for years, and I regret wasting my life making poor decisions...

Then, I discovered Carl Jung’s Archetypes and 7 Laws of Finding Purpose.

Here's how to use your shadow to find your true self: 🧵
Carl Jung was called the greatest psychologist in history.

He famously called the dark side of our personality the "shadow."

The shadow holds forgotten and repressed memories that lock our hidden strengths…

Your doctor won't tell you --anxiety, depression, and stress aren't just mental issues...

Your GUT-MIND connection is why you don't heal.

Here are 7 ways to STOP YOUR GUT from sabotaging your mental health (backed by science): 🧵 First, meet your "second brain":

Your gut contains 100 million nerve cells - as many as your spinal cord.

This massive neural network controls not just digestion, but your emotions, stress levels, and even decision-making.

Scientists call it your "enteric nervous system."

I’m American.

When I finished my PhD, I traveled to India.

What I experienced shattered my Western mindset.

Here are 10 life-changing lessons I learned that reshaped how I see the world:
1. Loss of control [of my possessions]

On my arrival in India, I was shoved into a bus heading for Hardiwar and the Ganges.

Goats were tied to the roof, and a bag of dead fish was flung on top of my backpack.

The lesson: Let go.

My mother was too busy being immature and acting like a child.

For years, I thought her dysfunction was MY fault and I hated on myself.

Until I discovered...

Virginia Satir

Here are her 8 revolutionary tools to heal families... 🧵 1st--
Virginia Satir said:

" Families are like icebergs."

"Everyone sees the person struggling at the surface. No one sees the system keeping them stuck."

In 1951, she did something radical.

She brought entire families into her therapy room.