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Hi, I’m Alex
In my previous life I managed software teams, was married, and was happy. That life came to an end when after a decade of doctors’ visits failed me, a medical condition left me in bed for 5 years. My confidence was at an all time low and I had almost given up on life.
I used cognitive reframing techniques to get out of depression and create hope and inspiration from thin air. Then I used engineering problem solving methods to remove complexity from my situation and diagnose myself and develop a recovery program.
I then used all the same principles to reenter society, build relationships, start a business and ultimately create an entirely new fulfilling life. My confidence in myself is now unshakeable.
I teach the tools I used so others can improve themselves and their lives as well.
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All habits and thinking patterns work the same way. Below are 3 videos (they’re just 3 minutes each) explaining exactly how the brain works and how you can change it.
How the brain works. An explanation of how good and bad habits and thought patterns are formed and how to change them.
Using the proper methods to make affirmations work (because they’re almost *always* done wrong).
An example of cognitive reframing at work. I explain how I got out of major depression using cognitive reframing.
A few of the many benefits of self confidance:
-> Better Decision-Making
-> More Professional Growth
-> Stop Imposter Syndrome
-> Better Communication
-> Believe you’re attractive
-> Believe you’re intelligent
-> Less general anxiety
-> Less social anxiety
-> Less depression
-> Higher Pay $$$$$$
The 3 pillars of awesomeness:
Mental self care consisting of Cognitive Restructuring, Mindfulness and Meditation helps with:
- Discovering, challenging and modifying negative and irrational thoughts.
- Reducing stress, anxiety, depression, blood pressure.
- Improving sleep, self-awareness, attention span, memory and emotional regulation.
Practical problem solving allows us to:
- Identify the actual (not perceived) challenge(s).
- Identify possible solutions.
- Choose best solution based on personal values and viability.
- Reduce large challenges to small manageable tasks.
- Prioritize effectively.
- Crush challenges and create accomplishment
Regular physical exertion creates consistency and good habits. It also releases 5 brain boosting chemicals: Serotonin, Norepinephrine, BDNF, Dopamine, Endorphins. Together they:
- Reduce depression, anxiety, frustration, fatigue, pain, fear.
- Improve self-esteem, motivation, confidence, memory function, focus, sleep, low blood pressure, low blood sugar.
- Helps with ADHD, OCD, PTSD
How it works:
This is a 3 prong holistic program encompassing both the mental and physical aspects of our health and adding the problem solving component required to effectively tackle your specific challenges.
- Habits
- Physical Health – We start slow and easy. The goal is not to spend 3 hours a day at the gym; people generally quit when doing that.
- The goal is to start creating good habits. Once you get used to doing something and start seeing the benefits, it becomes easy to ramp up.
- When we do ramp up, you won’t be doing marathons or body building. Unless you want to. Instead, you’ll settle on a program that gets you all the benefits without having to turn your entire life upside-down.
- Mental Health – Again, we start slow and easy. Changing our thinking patterns doesn’t happen overnight.
- We’ll define and understand how our self-critical inner voice works and why. He/she is constantly against us!
- We focus on your successes and how you can use them to reframe your view of yourself.
- Later we’ll use the same strategy to reframe specific negative thoughts or views of yourself.
- We’ll bring in meditation and mindfulness. Hint: they’re super easy and useful.
- Problem solving
- We’ll talk about, and if needed, define your direction and goals.
- We’re going to discuss your challenge(s) and identify potential solutions.
- We’ll focus in on the optimal solution(s).
- We’ll break the solution(s) down into small actionable tasks.
- We’ll create a roadmap and follow it to completion.
- I will hold you accountable. But you will be expected to hold yourself accountable as well.
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What clients are saying
Frequently Asked Questions
Why 10 weeks specifically?
- New habits take time to form. 2.5 months is a practical time period.
I’ve tried other programs and didn’t get any benefits. How is this different?
- I’ve structured everything to be realistically doable. We start slow and build from there. By the time we get to the tough stuff you’ll be hooked on feeling good and will want more.
Are you available outside of sessions?
- Unless I’m in a session with a client, I’m available via text or email.
What’s expected of me?
- Be motivated and excited to be a better version of yourself and improve your circumstances. Be ready to put in the work.

What you get:
10 Sessions
We meet weekly on Zoom.

Break Down Problems
We’ll discuss your goals and what’s standing in the way. Then we’ll look at all possible paths forward and choose the one that makes most sense for you.

Mental Exercises
We’ll focus on undoing negative thought patterns using factual evidence from your own life. I guarantee you there’s evidence to counter whatever negative thoughts you have.

Physical Exercises
The first 4 weeks are just walking. Starting from 20 minutes/day and increasing to 30 minutes a day. During the following 6 weeks we will add strength or cardio exercises based on your preference or needs.

Personalized Roadmap
We’ll create a clear roadmap with well defined tasks and path to success.

Text & Email Support
As long as I’m not in a session with another client or asleep, I’ll answer your email or text at my first opportunity.

Progress Reports
We will regularly update the roadmap and track your physical and mental progress. If you like colorful graphics highlighting your accomplishments, I will provide them for you 🙂

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Visits to some excellent podcasts:
Overcoming deep loss:The Advisor with Stacy Chillemi
A bit of my story: Invisible Condition with Jeff Pearson