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How I Learned to Master My Emotions in 7 Days
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
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
Why I’m Still Giving Away Day 1 of Mind Reset
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 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
