Welcome to the website of ‘Mastering Your Mind’

10 Proven Life Hacks for Teenage Success & happiness.

If you haven’t yet bought the book:

then we’re so glad you’re here to learn more: Find out about the work of author, Yaakov Barr, read articles he’s written about teenage mental wellbeing, and learn what he doing (through JTeen) to improve the landscape for teenage mental health. On the ‘Resources’ page you can ‘Try before you buy’ by listening to audio clips from the book then head to the ‘Buy’ page to order your copy today!

If you already have bought the book:

then head straight for the Resources page for downloads of charts and help sheets from the book, challenge your learning by completing informative quizzes, or download a wordsearch relating to each Life Hack. Teachers can access a sample curriculum booklet: please contact JTeen for more information about the curriculum.

Hack 1 - Good Friendships

Hack 2 – Mood Boosting

Hack 3 – Overcoming Stress

Hack 4 - Facing Problems and Life Challenges

Hack 5 –Taming Your Anger

Hack 6 – Balance

Hack 7 – I.C.B.B.

Hack 8 – Good Night’s Sleep

Hack 9 – Speaking Up
and Speaking Out

Hack 10 – To Change or
Not to Change

About Yaakov

My name is Yaakov Barr. I was born in Manchester, England. Although it’s a while since I’ve been a teen, in my work as a psychotherapist, I have been blessed with working together with and helping many hundreds of teens lead happier lives. Being a parent of two teens gives me some more ‘qualifications’ and I look forward to work together with you too!

I am an accredited psychotherapist specializing in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) as well as having extensive experience as a clinical supervisor.

I am a founder and current CEO of JTeen, an organization that empowers Jewish teenagers in the UK and Europe through its in-demand support line, workshops and training programs for parents and teachers.

Contact

I’d love to hear from you!

Whether you are a young person with a life-hack question, a parent looking for additional guidance, or a teacher wanting to know how to bring these 10 Hacks to your pupils, fill in the form below and I’ll get back to you.

Testimonials

Rabbi Dr. Akiva Tatz
International lecturer and noted author

“Mastering Your Mind is a great book: highly readable, a lot of fun, packed with amazingly good advice, and very practical.”

Rabbi Shraga Feivel Zimmerman
Federation Rov & Av Beis Din

"The importance of being of sound mind and countenance cannot be overemphasised. For this reason, I am particularly grateful to Yaakov for this initiative"

Rhena Branch
CBT therapist, international author and lecturer

“This is a great book! Very accessible, light-hearted, and full of wisdom. Yaakov Barr offers scientifically proven, powerful CBT interventions and tailors them to suit the young Jewish adult reader. ”

Rabbi Shimon Russell Psychotherapist and renowned expert on parenting

“Yaakov Barr has written a comprehensive book rich with understanding and helpful supportive techniques, relevant to their challenges. . ”

John Cameron OBE, (d, Aug 2023)
Ex head of NSPCC, Childline & JTeen Patron

“A wonderful book providing a vital resource for parents to help them simplify what is becoming an ever more complex role- supporting their teen on life’s journey. Congratulations on a very successful project.”

Dan Levy
Editor of the Jewish Tribune

“I wish you had been around when I was a teen. How different life might have been armed with these hacks! How luck is this generation!”