Elias Raes is a mind-performance strategist, author, and transformation mentor with 15 years of deep work in cognitive neuroscience, consciousness, and human behavior. As the creator of the Mental Coding System (MCS), he transforms leading-edge brain science into simple, repeatable habits that dismantle limiting beliefs and ignite lasting change.
Known by clients as “The Citizenologist,” Elias distills complex neuropsychology into sharp, actionable frameworks that executives, athletes, and creatives use to elevate focus, resilience, and self-mastery. His writing weaves science, spirituality, and behavioral design into clear, step-by-step playbooks for real-world results.
Off the page, Elias is a devoted husband and father. You’ll find him training, meditating, or trading insights with his two daughters—living proof that wisdom is something you embody, not just explain.
Elias Raes is a mind-performance strategist, author, and transformation mentor with 15 years of deep work in cognitive neuroscience, consciousness, and human behavior. As the creator of the Mental Coding System (MCS), he transforms leading-edge brain science into simple, repeatable habits that dismantle limiting beliefs and ignite lasting change.
Known by clients as “The Citizenologist,” Elias distills complex neuropsychology into sharp,...
Your brain is doing exactly what it was designed to do. The problem is, it was shaped by a world that no longer exists.
If you feel overstimulated, mentally scattered, or stuck in patterns you never consciously chose, you are not the issue. Your nervous system has adapted to survive constant input, but it was never meant to thrive in it.
Why Your Mind Deceives You and How to Take Back Control
Nothing is wrong with your brain. Something has hijacked it.
Have you ever felt like you're watching yourself scroll, binge, avoid, or spiral and you still can't stop? You're not lazy, weak, or undisciplined. You're caught in a neurological loop, and your mind is playing tricks on you.
Engineers have designed modern life to exploit your brain's...
Ever walked out the door without your phone? That sinking feeling in your stomach, the phantom buzz against your leg, the restless itch to get back online. If you’ve felt it, you’re not alone. And no, it’s not weakness. It’s your brain doing exactly what it was designed to do, just in an environment it was never built for.
Technology has seamlessly fused into our lives. It’s not just a tool anymore. It has rewired how we think, behave, and even feel. But there’s...
In today's hyper-connected world, have you ever caught yourself mindlessly scrolling through social media, knowing you should stop but unable to break away? Or perhaps you've watched yourself spiral into anxiety or procrastination despite your best intentions?
You're not alone, and more importantly—you're not broken.
In his thought-provoking book, "Your Mind Is Playing Tricks On You," Elias Raes explores this universal struggle. He presents a compelling case arguing that many frustrating...
