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How to Build Mental Clarity in 5 Minutes a Day
By Alex Rivera
Have you ever felt like your brain had 37 tabs open—and none of them were loading?
That was me.
Overwhelmed. Scattered. Drowning in noise—both outside and inside my head.
When I started writing Mind Reset, I didn’t have all the answers. What I had was a simple question:
“How do I quiet the noise and find clarity again?”
The answer came in the form of a short practice I still return to today—something that takes just 5 minutes, but clears more space in my mind than an hour of scrolling ever could.
Let me share it with you.
Why Clarity Beats Motivation
We all chase motivation. But motivation fades.
What we really need is something reliable.
A small structure that brings us back to center—even when the day is hard, the inbox is full, or our thoughts are spiraling.
Clarity doesn’t come from chaos. It comes from a pause.
The 5-Minute Reset Routine
Here’s what I use daily. It takes 5 minutes—and it’s changed everything:
1. Breathe (1 minute)
Inhale for 4. Hold for 4. Exhale for 4. Do it 5 times.
Let your nervous system settle.
2. Ask (1 minute)
What do I need to feel focused today?
A clear priority? A quiet space? Saying no to something?
3. Write (3 minutes)
Write 1 sentence for each:
“Right now I feel…”
“Today I want to focus on…”
“One thing I’ll let go of is…”
That’s it. Simple. Powerful. Repeatable.
Why It Works
This little practice helps you:
Slow down and tune in
Reclaim your attention
Set a clear emotional tone for the day
It doesn’t take long. It just takes commitment.
Try This Tomorrow Morning
Before checking your phone:
Sit still. Breathe. Ask. Write.
5 minutes. That’s all.
Mental clarity is a skill—and this is how you build it.
If you’d like to go deeper, I created a full 7-day method in my book Mind Reset – 7 Days to Rewire Your Mind and Change Your Life: A Simple Day-by-Day Guide to Build Discipline, Confidence, and Clarity.
Feel free to reach out if you’d like a free copy or just want to connect.
📧 alexriverabooks@gmail.com
📚 Goodreads: Alex Rivera
Let this be Day 1.
— Alex
Have you ever felt like your brain had 37 tabs open—and none of them were loading?
That was me.
Overwhelmed. Scattered. Drowning in noise—both outside and inside my head.
When I started writing Mind Reset, I didn’t have all the answers. What I had was a simple question:
“How do I quiet the noise and find clarity again?”
The answer came in the form of a short practice I still return to today—something that takes just 5 minutes, but clears more space in my mind than an hour of scrolling ever could.
Let me share it with you.
Why Clarity Beats Motivation
We all chase motivation. But motivation fades.
What we really need is something reliable.
A small structure that brings us back to center—even when the day is hard, the inbox is full, or our thoughts are spiraling.
Clarity doesn’t come from chaos. It comes from a pause.
The 5-Minute Reset Routine
Here’s what I use daily. It takes 5 minutes—and it’s changed everything:
1. Breathe (1 minute)
Inhale for 4. Hold for 4. Exhale for 4. Do it 5 times.
Let your nervous system settle.
2. Ask (1 minute)
What do I need to feel focused today?
A clear priority? A quiet space? Saying no to something?
3. Write (3 minutes)
Write 1 sentence for each:
“Right now I feel…”
“Today I want to focus on…”
“One thing I’ll let go of is…”
That’s it. Simple. Powerful. Repeatable.
Why It Works
This little practice helps you:
Slow down and tune in
Reclaim your attention
Set a clear emotional tone for the day
It doesn’t take long. It just takes commitment.
Try This Tomorrow Morning
Before checking your phone:
Sit still. Breathe. Ask. Write.
5 minutes. That’s all.
Mental clarity is a skill—and this is how you build it.
If you’d like to go deeper, I created a full 7-day method in my book Mind Reset – 7 Days to Rewire Your Mind and Change Your Life: A Simple Day-by-Day Guide to Build Discipline, Confidence, and Clarity.
Feel free to reach out if you’d like a free copy or just want to connect.
📧 alexriverabooks@gmail.com
📚 Goodreads: Alex Rivera
Let this be Day 1.
— Alex
🎬 A Visual Glimpse into Mind Reset
I'm excited to share the official book trailer for Mind Reset – 7 Days to Rewire Your Mind and Change Your Life: A Simple Day-by-Day Guide to Build Discipline, Confidence, and Clarity.
This short film (just 90 seconds!) blends cinematic visuals with emotional storytelling to mirror the journey the book takes — from mental clutter to clarity, doubt to confidence, and autopilot to intentional living.
It’s not just a trailer — it’s the essence of transformation told through image, sound, and motion.
🎥 Watch the trailer on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/posts/alex-r...
💌 Read Day 1 completely free: https://bit.ly/trymindresetday1
📚 Explore the book on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Alex-Ri...
I’d love to hear what speaks to you most — and thank you for being part of this growing community of transformation seekers.
This short film (just 90 seconds!) blends cinematic visuals with emotional storytelling to mirror the journey the book takes — from mental clutter to clarity, doubt to confidence, and autopilot to intentional living.
It’s not just a trailer — it’s the essence of transformation told through image, sound, and motion.
🎥 Watch the trailer on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/posts/alex-r...
💌 Read Day 1 completely free: https://bit.ly/trymindresetday1
📚 Explore the book on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Alex-Ri...
I’d love to hear what speaks to you most — and thank you for being part of this growing community of transformation seekers.
Declutter the Mind, Reclaim the Moment: Day One of the Mind Reset Series
What if your transformation began not with a breakthrough—but with a candle, a journal, and a moment of silence?
Mind Reset – Day One: Ritual Declutter is more than a video. It’s a cinematic invitation to pause, reflect, and gently clear the emotional clutter that clouds our inner world. In just a few minutes, this visual meditation guides you through a grounding ritual that blends atmosphere with intention—designed to help you reset your focus and reconnect with your deeper self.
This is the first entry in my Mind Reset series, a 7-day journey to rewire your mindset through simple, emotionally resonant practices. Each day builds on the last, offering a soft but powerful shift toward clarity, confidence, and calm.
If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by noise—digital, emotional, or mental—this ritual is your quiet rebellion. A return to stillness. A reset.
🎥 Watch the video: Mind Reset – Day One: Ritual Declutter: https://www.tumblr.com/alexriverabook...📘 Explore the book: Mind Reset – 7 Days to Rewire Your Mind and Change Your Life: A Simple Day-by-Day Guide to Build Discipline, Confidence, and Clarity. Read Day 1 completely free: https://bit.ly/trymindresetday1 💬 Let me know if this ritual resonates with you. I’d love to hear how you’re decluttering your own inner space.
Mind Reset – Day One: Ritual Declutter is more than a video. It’s a cinematic invitation to pause, reflect, and gently clear the emotional clutter that clouds our inner world. In just a few minutes, this visual meditation guides you through a grounding ritual that blends atmosphere with intention—designed to help you reset your focus and reconnect with your deeper self.
This is the first entry in my Mind Reset series, a 7-day journey to rewire your mindset through simple, emotionally resonant practices. Each day builds on the last, offering a soft but powerful shift toward clarity, confidence, and calm.
If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by noise—digital, emotional, or mental—this ritual is your quiet rebellion. A return to stillness. A reset.
🎥 Watch the video: Mind Reset – Day One: Ritual Declutter: https://www.tumblr.com/alexriverabook...📘 Explore the book: Mind Reset – 7 Days to Rewire Your Mind and Change Your Life: A Simple Day-by-Day Guide to Build Discipline, Confidence, and Clarity. Read Day 1 completely free: https://bit.ly/trymindresetday1 💬 Let me know if this ritual resonates with you. I’d love to hear how you’re decluttering your own inner space.
