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by Alex Rivera

Have you ever felt like your mind was running the show — and not in a good way?
Thoughts racing. Doubts creeping in.
Habits that don’t serve you but somehow stick.

That was me too — until I realized something powerful:

Your mind is a tool. Not your master.
And just like any tool, it can be sharpened, refined, and reset.

Why I Wrote Mind Reset — 7 Days to Rewire Your Mind and Change Your Life
I didn’t want to write another feel-good book full of clichés.
I wanted to give readers something practical — something they could actually apply day by day to see real transformation.

That’s how Mind Reset was born.

It’s a short, direct, no-fluff guide designed to help you:

✦ Silence the noise in your mind
✦ Break through limiting beliefs
✦ Rebuild your self-confidence
✦ Create mental clarity that actually lasts
It’s not about motivation that fades.
It’s about a shift in mindset that stays.

What You Can Expect
✅ 7 powerful days — each focused on a core mental breakthrough
✅ Practical worksheets — not just theory, but guided action
✅ Lasting change — because real transformation happens with daily commitment

This book is for anyone who’s ready to reset their mind and reclaim their life — whether you’re stuck, overwhelmed, or simply want more from yourself.

While the Kindle edition offers the full 7-day method, the paperback and hardcover go further — including reflection prompts, workbook tools, and expanded mindset exercises for deeper transformation.

What’s Next?
This is just the beginning.
Mind Reset is Book 1 of 3 in a motivational series.

Coming soon:
📘 Book 2 — Shift Your Energy: 7 Days to Recharge Your Inner Power

Stay with me. I’ll be sharing sneak peeks, behind-the-scenes updates, and actionable mindset tools right here on my blog.

🎁 Want a free copy of Mind Reset?
I’m offering a limited number of free digital copies (PDF or Word) in exchange for honest reviews on Amazon or Goodreads.

Just email me at alexriverabooks@gmail.com or message me here on Goodreads.

📖 Start your journey today
👉 Get your copy of Mind Reset on Amazon: Mind Reset – 7 Days to Rewire Your Mind and Change Your Life: A Simple Day-by-Day Guide to Build Discipline, Confidence, and Clarity

🎁 Free Sample:
Want to try Mind Reset before buying? Get Day 1 for free — the first step of the 7-day transformation:
👉 https://bit.ly/trymindresetday1

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Let’s make this the beginning of your transformation.
— Alex Rivera

by Alex Rivera

Most people think confidence is something you're either born with—or lucky to have.

But that's a myth.

Confidence isn’t something you find. It’s something you build.

It’s built quietly, consistently, and in private—every time you show up for yourself.

💬 The Shift
When I started my Mind Reset journey, I had no confidence. Just self-doubt. Anxiety. That constant feeling of “not enough.”

But I made a promise: one small commitment each day.

It could be:

Waking up at the same time

Going for a short walk without my phone

Writing one honest journal line

Each time I followed through—even when I didn’t feel like it—I stacked proof.

Proof that I could trust myself.
And that’s where true confidence begins: in self-trust.

💡 Want to try it?
Choose one small promise you can keep for 7 days.
Make it so easy you can’t fail.
Then do it again tomorrow.
That’s the seed of quiet confidence.

🧠 Key Takeaway:
Confidence is not a feeling. It’s a result. A byproduct of showing up again and again — even when no one’s watching.

📖 Mind Reset – 7 Days to Rewire Your Mind and Change Your Life offers one mindset shift per day, with journaling prompts and small actions to help you reboot your clarity, focus, and self-trust.

You can grab a copy here:
👉 Mind Reset – 7 Days to Rewire Your Mind and Change Your Life: A Simple Day-by-Day Guide to Build Discipline, Confidence, and Clarity

And if you’d like a free digital copy in exchange for an honest review, just email me at: alexriverabooks@gmail.com

🎁 Free Sample:
Want to try Mind Reset before buying? Get Day 1 for free — the first step of the 7-day transformation:
👉 https://bit.ly/trymindresetday1

Let this be Day 1 of showing up for yourself.

— Alex Rivera

by Alex Rivera

Have you ever felt like your emotions were in control of you?

Like one moment of frustration or fear could hijack your whole day?

That used to be me — until I realized this:

Emotions are data, not commands.

They’re signals, not dictators. You can learn to read them without reacting to them. That shift is what changed everything for me — and it’s what I now call Day 5 in the Mind Reset journey.

In Mind Reset – 7 Days to Rewire Your Mind and Change Your Life, Day 5 teaches you to stop identifying with emotional waves — and instead, observe them with calm awareness.

“You are not your emotions. You're the observer of them.”

When I began asking myself:

What is this emotion trying to tell me?

Is this a reaction — or a response?

What would I do if I felt calm right now?

…I stopped feeling powerless. I started making better choices — even in stress, even in conflict.

That’s what mastering your emotions really means.
Not suppressing them. Not pretending they don’t exist.
But learning to pause, decode, and move forward with clarity.

It’s not easy — but it’s learnable.
And it only takes one mindful moment to start.

📘 Mind Reset is available in Kindle, paperback, and hardcover editions. You can grab a copy here: Mind Reset – 7 Days to Rewire Your Mind and Change Your Life: A Simple Day-by-Day Guide to Build Discipline, Confidence, and Clarity
💌 Want a free review copy? Message me or email alexriverabooks@gmail.com.

🎁 Free Sample:
Want to try Mind Reset before buying? Get Day 1 for free — the first step of the 7-day transformation:
👉 https://bit.ly/trymindresetday1

— Alex Rivera

by Alex Rivera

When people talk about success, they often mention motivation.

But here's the truth:

Habits beat motivation. Every time.

In Mind Reset – 7 Days to Rewire Your Mind and Change Your Life, Day 6 is about building momentum through small, repeatable actions — even when you don’t feel like it.

I used to rely on energy and willpower. Now I rely on systems.

✅ One habit.
✅ Done daily.
✅ Done simply.

Each time you follow through, you train your brain to expect success — not just hope for it.

💡 Try this:
Pick the easiest habit that supports your goal — and repeat it for 7 days. That’s how mental rewiring begins.

📖 Mind Reset – 7 Days to Rewire Your Mind and Change Your Life: A Simple Day-by-Day Guide to Build Discipline, Confidence, and Clarity is available in Kindle, paperback, and hardcover on Amazon.
💌 Want a free digital copy in exchange for an honest review? Email me: alexriverabooks@gmail.com

🎁 Free Sample:
Want to try Mind Reset before buying? Get Day 1 for free — the first step of the 7-day transformation:
👉 https://bit.ly/trymindresetday1

Thanks for reading — and let me know if you’ve started your own 7-day reset!

— Alex Rivera

by Alex Rivera

🧠 A behind-the-scenes look at how I built my book — and my mindset.

Hi readers,

I wanted to share something personal with you today — the deeper story behind my book Mind Reset – 7 Days to Rewire Your Mind and Change Your Life.

When I started this project, I wasn’t planning to write a book. I was trying to find clarity in my own life.

I felt mentally cluttered. Stuck in overthinking. Distracted and disconnected. I knew I needed change — but not more information or more pressure. I needed structure.

So I created a 7-day framework. Seven simple shifts. One for each day. It was a personal reset — and it worked.

That experiment became this book.

What’s Inside the Mind Reset?
Each day tackles one key mindset shift:

📌 Day 1 – Declutter Your Mind
Clear the noise and create mental space.

📌 Day 2 – Break Free from Limiting Beliefs
Stop letting your old story run the show.

📌 Day 3 – Rebuild Self-Confidence
Keep small promises. Build real trust.

📌 Day 4 – Challenge Your Thoughts
Not every thought deserves your energy.

📌 Day 5 – Master Your Emotions
You’re not your feelings — you’re the observer.

📌 Day 6 – Build Unstoppable Habits
Repeat, refine, and show up anyway.

📌 Day 7 – Step Into Your New Identity
Let your actions reflect who you're becoming.

Why I Wrote It
I wrote Mind Reset because I couldn’t find a book that was short, structured, and powerful — something you could start on a Monday and feel stronger by Sunday.

If you’ve ever felt like your mind is running your life, this book is for you. It’s not a long read, but it’s one you’ll come back to.

What’s Next?
I’m currently working on Book 2 in the trilogy — Shift Your Energy – 7 Days to Recharge Your Inner Power.
I’m also preparing the audiobook version of Mind Reset, which will be released soon!

Want to Read It?
You can find Mind Reset on Amazon in Kindle, paperback, and hardcover editions:
📚 Visit My Amazon Author Page » Mind Reset – 7 Days to Rewire Your Mind and Change Your Life: A Simple Day-by-Day Guide to Build Discipline, Confidence, and Clarity

Or message me here on Goodreads if you’d like a free digital review copy — I’m happy to send it in exchange for an honest review.

🎁 Free Sample:
Want to try Mind Reset before buying? Get Day 1 for free — the first step of the 7-day transformation:
👉 https://bit.ly/trymindresetday1

Thanks for being part of the journey —
Let this be your Day 1.

— Alex Rivera

by Alex Rivera

When I created Mind Reset – 7 Days to Rewire Your Mind and Change Your Life: A Simple Day-by-Day Guide to Build Discipline, Confidence, and Clarity, I wanted it to be more than a book. I wanted it to be a system — a 7-day journey to help you declutter your thoughts, build self-trust, and finally feel in control of your mindset again.

To help new readers experience that shift for themselves, I’m offering Day 1 for free — no sign-up required.

👉 Click here https://bit.ly/trymindresetday1 to download Day 1

🧠 Why Free?
Because transformation starts small.
Because most people don’t need more advice — they just need a place to begin.

Day 1: Declutter Your Mind will guide you to:

Clear out mental clutter

Let go of what no longer serves you

Anchor into one powerful thought to shape your day

📘 Note: This free sample matches the Kindle edition.
The paperback and hardcover include expanded workbook tools and bonus content for deeper mindset work.

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If you’ve ever felt stuck in overthinking or tired of chasing motivation, this could be your Day 1.

Thanks for reading — and if you find the sample helpful, feel free to leave a review or reach out.

—
Alex Rivera
📩 alexriverabooks@gmail.com
📚 Mind Reset on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FBLLJPWJ
🧠 Try Day 1 Free: https://bit.ly/trymindresetday1

by Alex Rivera

I’m thrilled to announce that Mind Reset – 7 Days to Rewire Your Mind and Change Your Life: A Simple Day-by-Day Guide to Build Discipline, Confidence, and Clarity has officially been entered into the 2025 UK Kindle Storyteller Contest! 🎉

This contest recognizes outstanding independently published books, and I’m honored to have Mind Reset in the running. It’s been incredible seeing the book resonate with so many readers, and this is another exciting milestone in its journey.

If Mind Reset has helped you declutter your thoughts, rebuild confidence, or shift your mindset in any way, I’d be so grateful if you’d leave a review on Amazon or Goodreads.

📚 Amazon:
https://www.amazon.com/Mind-Reset-Day...

📚 Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/2...

And if you're new to the book — I’m currently offering Day 1 as a free digital sample here:
👉 bit.ly/trymindresetday1

Thank you all so much for your encouragement and support. Let's see how far Mind Reset can go! 🙏

— Alex Rivera

by Alex Rivera

When I first released Mind Reset – 7 Days to Rewire Your Mind and Change Your Life: A Simple Day-by-Day Guide to Build Discipline, Confidence, and Clarity, I didn’t expect the reaction I got.

I wrote it because I needed it — a reset. A way to break out of the mental loops I was stuck in. I figured maybe a few others out there needed it too.

But the messages started coming in:

“This book gave me back control of my mind.”
“I didn’t know how badly I needed Day 1.”
“Finally, something short, powerful, and clear.”

That’s when I realized this wasn’t just a book. It was a mirror. A tool. A wake-up call.

So why is Day 1 still free?
Because I believe change doesn’t have to take months.
Sometimes, all it takes is one moment of clarity. One simple shift. One decision.

If someone is overwhelmed, stuck in overthinking, or losing their drive — I want them to be able to start without hesitation.
No email, no forms. Just the first step, freely offered.

The full 7 days go deeper.
Each day builds on the last. It’s short on purpose — so you actually finish it.
But the clarity stays with you much longer.

If you’ve read Mind Reset, thank you. And if you haven’t, check my profile — you’ll find where to start.
I still believe the first page can change everything.

— Alex Rivera

P.S.: So if you haven’t read it yet, you can get Day 1 here:

👉 Download Day 1 Free (Google Doc): https://bit.ly/trymindresetday1

When I started writing Mind Reset – 7 Days to Rewire Your Mind and Change Your Life: A Simple Day-by-Day Guide to Build Discipline, Confidence, and Clarity, I didn’t know if anyone would read it.

I didn’t have a platform. I wasn’t backed by a publisher. I simply had a message — and a lot of hope.

So I shared it one post, one reader, one conversation at a time.

And now, some small but meaningful things are starting to happen:

Readers are discovering the book

Honest reviews are coming in

And even a few first sales have quietly arrived

They might seem like small milestones, but to me, they mean everything.
Because they prove that the message is landing.

📘 Mind Reset is a short, 7-day guide to help you:
✅ Break mental loops
✅ Clear mental clutter
✅ Rebuild confidence — one mindset shift per day

It’s available in Kindle, paperback, and hardcover — and the audiobook is on the way.

👉 You can still try Day 1 for free here:
https://bit.ly/trymindresetday1

📬 Or email me at alexriverabooks@gmail.com if you’d like the full ARC.

Thank you to everyone who’s supported this journey so far — even quietly.
It means more than you know.

— Alex Rivera

If you're anything like me, you’ve probably experienced seasons where your thoughts felt like quicksand — the more you struggled, the deeper you sank.

That’s where I was. High-functioning on the outside, mentally burned out on the inside. Overthinking everything, doubting myself, losing touch with what really mattered.

Then something shifted.

One evening I asked myself:
What if the problem isn’t my life… but the way I think about it?

That question led me to design a 7-day experiment — one that changed how I think, feel, and show up in the world. I called it Mind Reset.

It became the foundation of 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 — and in this post, I want to share the 3 mindset shifts that made the biggest difference.

💡 Shift #1: Your Mind Is a Tool — Not Your Master
We believe every thought we have. But we shouldn’t.

Most thoughts are automatic — echoes from the past, shaped by fear, fatigue, or habit. I learned to stop treating my thoughts as facts. Instead, I started noticing them, writing them down, and questioning them.

Small Practice:
Write down a recurring negative thought. Then ask:
Would I say this to someone I care about?
If not, it doesn’t belong in your head either.

🧱 Shift #2: Don’t Wait for Motivation — Build a Structure
Waiting for motivation was my biggest trap. I told myself I’d start when I felt more energized, more inspired — but that day never came.

So I built structure instead:
A 5-minute reset each morning.
A core question to reflect on.
One limiting belief to reframe.

That routine created momentum — not flashy, but consistent. And it worked.

Try This:
Pick a tiny, daily habit — even 3 minutes. Repeat it for 7 days. Consistency rewires faster than motivation ever will.

💪 Shift #3: Confidence Comes from Proof
Confidence isn’t a feeling. It’s a consequence.

It’s what happens when you keep promises to yourself — even small ones. That 5-minute walk. That phone-free moment. That journaling prompt you didn’t skip.

Every time I followed through, I sent a message to my brain: You can trust me now.

Try This:
Choose one promise you can keep this week. Keep it. That’s how confidence grows — in silence, in repetition.

What Came After the 7 Days
No fireworks. No dramatic life makeover. Just a subtle, powerful change in how I felt.

The noise quieted.
My thoughts slowed.
And I felt in control again — not of the world, but of myself.

That’s what Mind Reset became:
A 7-day reboot for people who want clarity — but don’t know where to start.

If you're curious about the journey, I’d love to share it with you.

🧠 Read Day 1 free here: https://bit.ly/trymindresetday1
📚 Find the full book on Amazon: Mind Reset – Alex Rivera

About the Author

I'm Alex Rivera, author of Mind Reset — the first book in a motivational trilogy. I write short, clear guides to help people overcome mental fog, reconnect with their power, and move forward with purpose.

📩 Reach out: alexriverabooks@gmail.com
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💌 Ask for a free review copy if you're a reviewer — I'd be honored to hear your thoughts.

Let this be Day 1.

— Alex Rivera