Regulate to Focus · A new 5-minute practice every day

Hard to start? You may not need more willpower. You may need a reset.

A new 5-minute, jargon-free practice every day to calm your nervous system so you can start homework, work, and hard tasks. Created by a Licensed Educational Psychologist.

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Calm, smiling woman sitting at a bright desk with her laptop, relaxed and ready to focus

Sound familiar?

It isn’t laziness. Stress makes planning and starting harder. When your body feels steady, focus gets easier.

How it works

Built to be simple: open it, tap today’s practice, and you’re done.

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Start your free trial

3 days free, then $7/month. No equipment, no jargon.

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Open the app

On your phone, tablet, or computer.

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Do today’s 5 minutes

A new practice is waiting every day. Then start your task.

Start here: 7 foundation lessons

About 5 minutes each. They teach the core skills your daily practices build on.

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Notice your state

A 30-second check-in: revved up, shut down, or steady?

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The 60-second reset

A breathing and grounding routine for the moment before you start.

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Wake up a foggy brain

Quick movement to get going when you feel flat.

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Shrink the first step

Make starting so small it feels almost silly.

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Smooth transitions

Switch from play to homework, or email to deep work, without a blowup.

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Build your focus routine

Sleep, breaks, snacks, and setup basics that make focus easier.

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Calm is contagious (for parents)

Help your child settle by staying steady yourself.

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Bonus: printable reset card

Keep your go-to reset on the fridge, desk, or backpack.

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Why Regulate to Focus works

Small, steady practices beat big bursts of willpower.

5 minutes a day

A new practice every day that fits between classes, meetings, or homework.

Works anywhere

Phone, tablet, or computer. No equipment needed.

Science-informed

Built on research about stress, attention, and self-regulation.

Zero jargon

Plain-language steps you can use right away.

For kids, teens, and adults

Parents can practice right alongside their child.

Made by a Licensed Educational Psychologist

Created by Michelle Esparza, LEP #4433, NCSP.

Why members stay subscribed

Focus isn’t a one-time fix. There’s always something new to practice.

Why I made this

“Most families I meet are already trying hard. The first tools I teach aren’t about effort. They help the body feel ready. I wanted those tools available to anyone, anywhere, for less than a coffee.”

Michelle Esparza, LEP #4433, NCSP · Founder, Whole Mind Psychological Services

Try it free for 3 days

A fresh 5-minute practice every day, plus the lessons that make it stick.

3-day free trial, then $7 per month, renewing until you cancel. Cancel anytime before your next billing date, including during your trial, and you won’t be charged.

Education, not treatment. This course shares general self-regulation practices. It does not diagnose, treat, or replace care for any medical or mental health condition, and buying it does not create a client relationship with Whole Mind Psychological Services. If you have concerns, talk with a qualified professional. In a crisis in the U.S., call or text 988, or contact local emergency services.

Focus and executive function FAQ

What are executive functioning techniques?

They’re practical habits that help you plan, start, switch, and finish tasks. This course teaches body-first techniques, like a 60-second reset and shrinking the first step, that make those skills easier to use.

How can I improve my focus quickly?

Start with your body. A short breathing reset or one minute of movement can shift you from wired or foggy to steady, so starting feels easier. Lessons 2 and 3 walk you through both.

How do I calm my nervous system so I can focus?

Slow your exhale, ground yourself through your senses, and make the first step smaller. You’ll practice each one in under five minutes.

How do I stop procrastinating?

Procrastination is often a stress response, not laziness. Reset your body, make the first step tiny, then begin. Lesson 4 shows you how.

Can focus strategies help with ADHD-like struggles?

Many people who struggle with attention find simple body-based routines helpful. This course is education only. It doesn’t diagnose or treat ADHD or any condition, and it doesn’t replace care from a qualified professional.

What are good executive function strategies for students?

Students get tools for starting homework, calming test-day nerves, and switching from play to schoolwork. Parents can do the lessons alongside their child.

Do these strategies work for adults?

Yes. The same tools help with getting started at work, tackling a full inbox, and switching into deep work.

What is the Regulate to Focus app?

It’s where your daily practices and foundation lessons live. Open it on your phone, tablet, or computer, tap today’s new practice, and you’re done in about five minutes.

How much does it cost, and how do I cancel?

Start with a 3-day free trial. After that, it’s $7 per month for a new 5-minute practice every day (about 30 each month) plus all 7 foundation lessons, renewing until you cancel. Cancel anytime before your next billing date, including during your trial, and you won’t be charged.

Can I join if I don’t live in California?

Yes. Regulate to Focus is available worldwide.

Is this therapy?

No. It’s education: everyday practices you can use on your own. It isn’t a diagnosis or treatment.

Your next hard task is coming. Be ready for it.

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Created by Michelle Esparza, Licensed Educational Psychologist, LEP #4433 · Whole Mind Psychological Services · San Jose, CA · Educational content only, not a diagnosis or treatment. Source: Arnsten (2009), Nature Reviews Neuroscience.

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