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The Invisible Drain: Why Reclaiming Executive Focus is the Boardroom Priority for 2026
In the modern C-Suite, the "war for talent" has been superseded by the "war for attention." As we move through 2026, UK leaders are facing a structural crisis that is no longer being discussed as a simple wellness issue. Instead, as noted by recent reports in Forbes, burnout and cognitive fatigue have become critical boardroom risks with direct implications for a firm’s competitive advantage and long-term success. For the ambitious professional, the challenge is clear: we are

Simon Jones DipBSoM
Jan 154 min read


Overcoming Creative Block for Executives: The Science of Open Monitoring Meditation
In the competitive landscape of modern leadership, the ability to innovate is not a luxury, it is a survival trait. Yet, many leaders find themselves hitting a wall. This creative block for executives often stems from the very traits that made them successful: an intense, unrelenting focus on immediate objectives and a high-pressure environment that leaves little room for "blue-sky" thinking. At klarosity , we understand that for an entrepreneur or CEO, "waiting for inspira

Simon Jones DipBSoM
Jan 154 min read


Learn to Meditate: A 7 Day Introduction to Meditation for Professionals
A free introduction to meditation. 7 days of simple learning with supporting guided audio meditations to practice. Learn to Meditate Course Navigation: Day 0 | Welcome - Start Here Day 1 | The 5-Minute Start - Breath Awareness Meditation Day 2 | Tame Your Distracted Mind - Focused Attention Meditation Day 3 | Activate Your 'Calm' System - The Relaxation Response Day 4 | Build Your Resilience - Mindfulness of Thoughts Day 5 | Unlock Your Creative Mind - Open Monitoring Medit

Simon Jones DipBSoM
Jan 123 min read


Learn to Meditate - Day 1
The 5-Minute Start. A Simple Breath Awareness Meditation Learn to Meditate Course Navigation: Day 0 | Welcome - Start Here Day 1 | The 5-Minute Start - Breath Awareness Meditation Day 2 | Tame Your Distracted Mind - Focused Attention Meditation Day 3 | Activate Your 'Calm' System - The Relaxation Response Day 4 | Build Your Resilience - Mindfulness of Thoughts Day 5 | Unlock Your Creative Mind - Open Monitoring Meditation Day 6 | Connect With Clarity - Loving Kindness Medit

Simon Jones DipBSoM
Jan 123 min read


Learn to Meditate - Day 2
Tame Your Distracted Mind. Focused Attention Meditation Learn to Meditate Course Navigation: Day 0 | Welcome - Start Here Day 1 | The 5-Minute Start - Breath Awareness Meditation Day 2 | Tame Your Distracted Mind - Focused Attention Meditation Day 3 | Activate Your 'Calm' System - The Relaxation Response Day 4 | Build Your Resilience - Mindfulness of Thoughts Day 5 | Unlock Your Creative Mind - Open Monitoring Meditation Day 6 | Connect With Clarity - Loving Kindness Medita

Simon Jones DipBSoM
Jan 124 min read


Learn to Meditate - Day 3
Activate Your 'Calm' System. The Relaxation Response Learn to Meditate Course Navigation: Day 0 | Welcome - Start Here Day 1 | The 5-Minute Start - Breath Awareness Meditation Day 2 | Tame Your Distracted Mind - Focused Attention Meditation Day 3 | Activate Your 'Calm' System - The Relaxation Response Day 4 | Build Your Resilience - Mindfulness of Thoughts Day 5 | Unlock Your Creative Mind - Open Monitoring Meditation Day 6 | Connect With Clarity - Loving Kindness Meditatio

Simon Jones DipBSoM
Jan 124 min read


Learn to Meditate - Day 4
Build Your Resilience. Mindfulness of Thoughts. Learn to Meditate Course Navigation: Day 0 | Welcome - Start Here Day 1 | The 5-Minute Start - Breath Awareness Meditation Day 2 | Tame Your Distracted Mind - Focused Attention Meditation Day 3 | Activate Your 'Calm' System - The Relaxation Response Day 4 | Build Your Resilience - Mindfulness of Thoughts Day 5 | Unlock Your Creative Mind - Open Monitoring Meditation Day 6 | Connect With Clarity - Loving Kindness Meditation Day

Simon Jones DipBSoM
Jan 124 min read


Learn to Meditate - Day 5
Unlock Your Creative Mind. Open Awareness for Creativity Learn to Meditate Course Navigation: Day 0 | Welcome - Start Here Day 1 | The 5-Minute Start - Breath Awareness Meditation Day 2 | Tame Your Distracted Mind - Focused Attention Meditation Day 3 | Activate Your 'Calm' System - The Relaxation Response Day 4 | Build Your Resilience - Mindfulness of Thoughts Day 5 | Unlock Your Creative Mind - Open Monitoring Meditation Day 6 | Connect With Clarity - Loving Kindness Medit

Simon Jones DipBSoM
Jan 124 min read


Learn to Meditate - Day 6
Connect With Clarity. Loving-Kindness Meditation Learn to Meditate Course Navigation: Day 0 | Welcome - Start Here Day 1 | The 5-Minute Start - Breath Awareness Meditation Day 2 | Tame Your Distracted Mind - Focused Attention Meditation Day 3 | Activate Your 'Calm' System - The Relaxation Response Day 4 | Build Your Resilience - Mindfulness of Thoughts Day 5 | Unlock Your Creative Mind - Open Monitoring Meditation Day 6 | Connect With Clarity - Loving Kindness Meditation Da

Simon Jones DipBSoM
Jan 124 min read


Learn to Meditate - Day 7
The Path Forward. Integrated Practice Learn to Meditate Course Navigation: Day 0 | Welcome - Start Here Day 1 | The 5-Minute Start - Breath Awareness Meditation Day 2 | Tame Your Distracted Mind - Focused Attention Meditation Day 3 | Activate Your 'Calm' System - The Relaxation Response Day 4 | Build Your Resilience - Mindfulness of Thoughts Day 5 | Unlock Your Creative Mind - Open Monitoring Meditation Day 6 | Connect With Clarity - Loving Kindness Meditation Day 7 | The P

Simon Jones DipBSoM
Jan 124 min read


Beyond Wellness: Why SAP, Aetna, and Google Treat Attention as a P&L Asset
The era of "wellness" isn't over, but the era of Performance Meditation has definately begun. For years, corporate meditation programmes have been boxed into the "HR benefits" category, a nice-to-have perk alongside gym subsidies and free fruit. But while most companies were treating mental training as a soft benefit, a few forward-thinking giants were quietly treating it as a hard asset. SAP, Aetna, and Google didn't invest in meditation & mindfulness because it was "nice."

Simon Jones DipBSoM
Jan 112 min read


The 2026 Perception Gap: Why UK Leaders Are Leaving Their Biggest Performance Asset on the Table
In the high-stakes arenas of Silicon Valley and elite professional sport, meditation is no longer a "wellness perk". It is deployed as a deliberate cognitive strategy to enhance neuroplasticity, sharpen decision-making, and build structural resilience. However, new data from our latest report, The Untapped Asset , suggests that UK business culture has reached a standstill. While our competitors abroad are using mental training to gain a fractional edge, the British business

Simon Jones DipBSoM
Jan 73 min read


Sunday Scaries? A Scientific Strategy for the January Transition
For many, this weekend represented the final pause of the festive break, a moment characterised by what psychologists call "anticipatory stress". This is the phenomenon where the brain predicts a high demand for the coming Monday and activates the stress response early, leaving many "mentally edging closer to what comes next" even while officially off work. At klarosity , we recognise that this reluctance isn't a lack of motivation or a failure. Instead, it is the result of a

Simon Jones DipBSoM
Jan 52 min read


Beyond Fight-or-Flight: Reverse-Engineering Your Physiology for Sustained Excellence
In demanding professional environments, the "fight-or-flight" response is often viewed as a necessary evil of ambition. However, when this survival mechanism becomes your default operating state, it results in chronic hyper-arousal and somatic tension that actively degrades your cognitive baseline. To operate at your peak, you need a way to deliberately "de-tune" your nervous system. In 1974, Dr Herbert Benson of Harvard Medical School identified the mechanism to do exactly t

Simon Jones DipBSoM
Jan 42 min read


Our Approach: Meditation as Neurocognative Training
In demanding professional environments, the difference between sustained excellence and burnout often comes down to mental architecture. For the modern leader, entrepreneur, or athlete, traditional "wellbeing" advice often feels vague. You are not looking for an escape from your work; you are looking for the tools to do it better. At klarosity, we move beyond the traditional relaxation narrative, reframing meditation as a systematic form of neurocognitive training designed to

Simon Jones DipBSoM
Jan 33 min read


Learning to Meditate is Easy. So Why Does Everyone Struggle so Much?
Learning to meditate is easy. It really is. All it takes is a little patience, a little guidance, and a will to learn. So why do so many people have trouble learning? I've had so many conversations about this over the past few months. Hands down the winners are: I don't have time to meditate I can't stop my thoughts I don't know where to start So here are a few 'truth-bombs' to get you motivated. And a link to a really simple technique that you can use to start learning righ

Simon Jones DipBSoM
Jan 23 min read


The Strategic Reset: How to Clear Your Mind and Sharpen Your Focus in Minutes
It is that time of year. You might be the last one in the office, rushing between final meetings, jumping between tasks, or finishing up the administration you have been avoiding. The pace is relentless, and the mental load is heavy. You need a reset. While we often associate meditation with long periods of silence, effective mental regulation can happen in moments. We have outlined a simple, evidence-based technique to clear your mind and get your focus back on point. It is

Simon Jones DipBSoM
Dec 22, 20253 min read


Announcing "7 Days of Clarity": Our New, Free Meditation Course designed for IPA Members
In the world of advertising and creative agencies, your mind is your single most valuable asset. It’s the engine for your innovation, the source of your strategy, and the foundation of your resilience. But in an industry defined by high-stakes pitches, relentless deadlines, and constant pressure to perform, this asset is often overworked and under-supported. The result is a cognitive paradox: you’re expected to deliver breakthrough creativity while battling mental distraction

Simon Jones DipBSoM
Dec 18, 20253 min read


New Feature: Meditation Journal
klarosity's Online Meditation Journal Today we're launching our new online meditation journal, available to all registered klarosity users. The online journal is available to everyone, simply register with the site to be able to access the service and start your meditation journalling. You can access our online meditation journal here: klarosity meditation journal , and don't forget to bookmark it so it's easier to access in the future. Journal Features Our online journal is

Simon Jones DipBSoM
Nov 2, 20252 min read


New Feature: Meditation Timer
Our Free Meditation Timer Available now, our free meditation timer is available for everyone to use on their desktop or mobile. Click here for our meditation timer. And don't forget to bookmark it! This is a very simple tool, designed for minimum distraction, and a great way to makesure that you get to practice your meditation for a specifica length of time. Simply select the time you'd like to meditate for (5, 10, 20, 30, 45 or 60 minutes) and click start. After about 10 se

Simon Jones DipBSoM
Nov 2, 20251 min read
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