This isn't therapy. This is mind fitness.
Mind challenges happen because you are human — because you have a mind — not because you are unwell. So we don't treat. We train, the way an athlete trains the body.
A different approach
Most people are not unwell. They are unclear.
“Most people are not unwell. They are unclear. Most people don't need therapy. They need clarity.”Tarun Gulati — Founder, Contemplate · Author of Is Your Mind Your Friend? · 15+ years of practising Contemplation
If you're in therapy, Contemplate works alongside it.
Side by side
Mind fitness and therapy.
| Contemplate (mind fitness) | Therapy | |
|---|---|---|
| Who it's for | People who are well but unclear — overthinking, second-guessing, restless | People living with a mental-health condition |
| Starting point | You are human, and you have a mind | A diagnosis or a clinical concern |
| What happens | Training: principles, practice and a coach who helps you apply them | Assessment and treatment by a qualified professional |
| Goal | Clarity of thought and peace of mind, as trainable skills | Recovery and clinical care |
When to see a professional
If you have, or think you may have, a mental-health condition, please speak to a doctor or a qualified mental-health professional. We'll tell you honestly if that's the better path.
If you are in crisis
Don't wait for a reply from us. In India, call the emergency number 112, or the Tele-MANAS mental-health helpline 14416 (1-800-891-4416).
Questions
Common questions.
Is Contemplate therapy?
No. Contemplate is for people who are well but unclear. If you're dealing with a mental-health condition, please see a qualified professional — we'll tell you honestly if that's the better path. If you're in therapy, Contemplate works alongside it.
Can I use Contemplate alongside therapy?
Yes. Contemplate is mind fitness, not treatment, and it doesn't replace care from a therapist or doctor. Many people use both: therapy for what needs clinical support, Contemplate for clarity in everyday decisions. Your coach won't diagnose or advise against your treatment. If you're unsure, ask your therapist.
What does my coach not do?
Your coach doesn't diagnose, treat, or give medical, psychological, legal or financial advice, and coaching is not an emergency service.
Hope is not a strategy. Training is.
Become a more peaceful partner, parent and professional — starting this week, with a coach beside you.