How I Rewired My Mind in 7 Days — Reflections from the Author of Mind Reset
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
📚 Follow me here on Goodreads
💌 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
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
📚 Follow me here on Goodreads
💌 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
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