Can't turn your mind off?Train your focus. Own your focus.

Three minutes a day for sharper focus, inner clarity, and self-leadership. Guided focus sessions for kids and adults.¹

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sobe5 iFOCUS™

The mental upgrade of your operating system

Just like a computer, our mental system often runs with outdated routines, constant stress, and unnecessary background processes. sobe5 iFOCUS helps you restructure your inner operating system for more clarity, calm, and focus.

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What exactly is an iFOCUS Session?

Not just listening. Mental training.

A sobe5 iFOCUS Session is a short, guided mental strengthening exercise. Calm narration, conscious breathing, deliberate pauses and selected mental prompts shift your attention — away from what is happening around you and toward your own perception.

CALM NARRATION

A deliberate pace gives thoughts time.

BREATHING

Conscious breaths accompany arriving, focusing and letting go.

PAUSES

Silence creates space for your own thoughts, perception and inner images.

MENTAL PROMPTS

Selected prompts steer your focus toward a topic, a perspective or an inner attitude.

“sobe5 iFOCUS doesn't just show us how we can act. It gives us the time to train the mindset that shapes our actions.”

One method. Different areas of life. One goal: to guide your own attention with intention.

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Focus that adapts to your life.

Nine modules – one shared goal: more focus, mental clarity, and emotional stability for every audience.

Prefrontal Cortex

Prefrontal Cortex Activation65%

MFT Training Intensity

THE SCIENCE

Train your prefrontal cortex.

The prefrontal cortex is the control center for concentration, impulse control, and emotion regulation. With Mental Focus Training (MFT) we activate and strengthen exactly this region – measurably and purposefully.

Concentration & Attention

The prefrontal cortex controls where we direct our attention and how long we hold it. MFT can demonstrably extend focus duration.

FAMILY

For Families & Children

Focus and relaxation for families and children – including neurodiverse children.

BiZ

For Teams & Companies

More focus, better meetings, and healthier teams.

BALANCE

For Adults 50+

Longevity: mentally fit and active well into old age.

CREATOR

For Creative Minds

Promotes creativity and imagination in children.

LOGIC

For Students & Parents

Playful math training during focus sessions builds confidence and learning.

SCHOOL

For Schools & Educators

Focus and learning strategies for students – better concentration in class.

YOURTIME

For Adults

Bi-weekly MFT courses. Pause, arrive, recharge – for more clarity in everyday life.

SPARK

For Teenagers

The spark that ignites you. Playful, modern, full of energy – find your focus, your values, your path.

SLEEP

For Children & Parents

Easier to wind down, fall asleep faster through daily structure.

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Frequently asked questions about sobe5 iFOCUS

Here you will find answers to the most important questions about sobe5 iFOCUS and the MFT-system.

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What is sobe5?

sobe5 [pronounced: ˈsoʊbi faɪv] originates from the English terms “social behavior” and the number five.

sobe5 is a new 360° values-based system built on five clearly defined basic principles. These principles serve as a guideline for modern, values-based, and social behavior.

The sobe5 principles provide children, young people, parents, and teachers with a new, positive way of thinking.

They support personal development and responsibility, and they contribute to building an empathetic and a positive, constructive society.

The 5 principles are:

1. Do no harm to yourself or others. 2. Always be helpful and kind. 3. Stay away from violence and crime. 4. Respect and protect your environment. 5. Grow beyond who you were yesterday.

More information can be found at: sobe5.org

What is sobe5 iFOCUS?

What exactly is the MFT system?

How long does it take before I see results?

Is sobe5 iFOCUS suitable for everyone?

Ready for mental clarity?

sobe5 iFOCUS is a structured mental training program that supports you in consciously developing focus, inner calm, and self-regulation. Discover how regular mental training can help you meet everyday challenges in a clearer, calmer, and more reflective way.

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For young people and adults

Tailored content for each age group.

For personal development

Achieve inner clarity and develop self-confidence.

Scientifically founded

Based on current insights in brain research. ¹

MFT system: Your path to mental self-regulation

Take the step towards greater clarity and calm.

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Basis

MFT Starter Course

STANDBY

The perfect introduction to learning the basic principles of mental self-regulation.

$79

That corresponds to $2.82 per training unit.

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Our mission at sobe5 iFOCUS

We don't just believe it – we know that every person has the potential to develop and strengthen their mental abilities. Our mission is to give young people and adults the tools they need for a focused, self-controlled, and successful life.

25+ years:

of experience with mental training in practice with people of all ages (children from 4 years, children and young people up to 16 years, and adults).

3000+ users:

users in institutions and schools have already benefited from our sobe5 iFOCUS MFT system.

ABOUT US

Mario Hartmann: The visionary behind sobe5 iFOCUS

Mario Hartmann

Founder: sobe5, sobe5 NextGen, sobe5 PRO & sobe5 iFOCUS

Mario Hartmann – sobe5 iFOCUS

Founder and developer of sobe5, sobe5-NextGen, sobe5 PRO and sobe5 iFOCUS.

Over 30 years of experience working with children and young people
30 years of practice in self-esteem training and de-escalation
25+ years of experience with meditation for children, young people and adults
Coaching leaders, with a focus on clarity and ethics
State-certified music educator (Conservatory Bremen)
Book author, speaker and producer of inspirational and educational videos

For many years, Mario Hartmann has worked with people on what makes true development possible - mental clarity, inner stability and conscious self-management, regardless of age.

With sobe5 iFOCUS, he has developed a mental training concept that appeals to both young people and adults who want more than motivation, apps, or short-term activities.

At its core is the ability to purposefully control thoughts, feelings, and attention – as a basis for self-discipline, focus, inner strength, and reflective action.

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Time to unleash mental potential. sobe5 iFOCUS – more clarity, conscious self-control.

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Secure platform

Your personal information is always safe and protected with us.

Structure beats motivation

The course will take you further, even when motivation is sometimes lacking.

Engaged support

We are there for you when you need us.

¹ The training is based on generally accepted insights from neuroscience and mindfulness research, which are studied by institutions such as the Max Planck Institute, the National Institutes of Health, and Harvard Medical School.

sobe5™ and sobe5 iFOCUS™ are trademarks of Mario Hartmann.