Mindful Thinking: Simple Ways to Let Go of Your Anxiety, Boost Your Productivity and Rewire Your Thoughts | Unlock Mental Freedom with Simple Techniques to increase Focus and Calm

by Prithvi Raj Banerjee

Your brain produces 70,000 thoughts a day, but how many of them actually help you? Most of it is just overthinking and getting caught in anxious loops that steal your focus and drain your energy.
What if you could switch off your overthinking mind at any time?
Mindful Thinking reveals how your mind operates like a ‘Thought Factory’ and shows you exactly how to take back control.
In this revolutionary approach to mental freedom, you'll
1. The secret to accessing a Clear Mind;
2. Simple ‘Mind-Gym’ techniques that silence overthinking in minutes;
3. Why your Default Mode Network keeps you trapped in mental chatter;
4. How to spot and dissolve ‘thought-traps’ before they hijack your attention;
5. Ancient practices adapted for our hyperconnected, distraction-filled world.

208 pages, Kindle Edition

Published October 10, 2025

Reviews

[Deb Pathak · Rating 5 out of 5]

I approached Mindful Thinking with a healthy dose of academic skepticism. Books on "mindfulness" often suffer from a lack of empirical grounding, favoring vague spiritualism over neurological reality. However, Prithvi Raj Banerjee has managed to bridge the gap between phenomenology and physiology with impressive dexterity. His focus on the Default Mode Network (DMN), the brain's "resting state" that is often hijacked by rumination and self-referential thought, is scientifically sound and expertly explained for a lay audience.

Banerjee’s "Thought Factory" analogy serves as an effective heuristic for understanding cognitive load and executive function. What I appreciated most was the absence of "woo-woo" fluff. Instead, the author focuses on the mechanics of attention. The "Mind-Gym" techniques are essentially cognitive retraining protocols that leverage neuroplasticity to weaken the neural pathways associated with chronic anxiety. By identifying "thought-traps," the reader is essentially learning to engage the prefrontal cortex to inhibit the amygdala’s hyper-reactivity. It is a rare treat to find a book that respects the complexity of the human brain while providing actionable, evidence-based interventions for mental health.

[Mukesh Pathak · Rating 5 out of 5]

Reading Mindful Thinking felt like finally learning how to tune a chaotic instrument that I’ve been playing my entire life. Banerjee writes with a gentle authority that doesn’t just instruct, it embraces. He speaks of the 70,000 thoughts we produce daily not as enemies, but as a "Thought Factory" that has simply lost its rhythm. For an artist, the "thought-traps" mentioned in the book are all too familiar; they are the shadows that steal our creative light and replace inspiration with paralyzing self-doubt.

I was particularly moved by how the author adapts ancient practices for our "hyperconnected, distraction-filled world." It feels like he is handing us an ancient compass to navigate a digital forest. The "Mind-Gym" exercises didn't feel like a workout; they felt like a homecoming. There is a profound beauty in the idea that we can dissolve our mental chatter and find the "Clear Mind" hiding beneath the noise. This book didn’t just teach me how to think; it taught me how to breathe through my thoughts. It is a luminous guide for anyone whose mind is a beautiful, messy place and who wishes to find the stillness within the storm.

[Rohan Jethloja · Rating 5 out of 5]

I am so incredibly moved by the heart and wisdom in Mindful Thinking. In my work with clients, I see so many beautiful souls "trapped" in the mental chatter of "not being enough" or "what if" scenarios. Prithvi Raj Banerjee has created a masterpiece that speaks directly to that pain with so much kindness and clarity. He doesn't just tell you to "stop overthinking", because we all know how hard that is, he shows you the "secret to accessing a Clear Mind" through gentle, step-by-step guidance.

The "Mind-Gym" exercises are such a gift. They are like little acts of self-love that you can sprinkle throughout your day. I love how he explains the Default Mode Network; it helps people realize that their anxiety isn't a character flaw, it’s just a "thought-trap" that can be dissolved. This book is a roadmap to "mental freedom" that feels both revolutionary and deeply familiar, like a truth your soul already knew but just needed to hear. I will be recommending this to all my clients who are seeking "clarity, focus, and inner peace." Thank you, Banerjee, for reminding us that we have the power to take back control of our own happiness.

[Rohit Sharma · Rating 5 out of 5]

In an age where literature often prioritizes style over substance, Prithvi Raj Banerjee’s Mindful Thinking stands out as a work of genuine utility and moral clarity. As someone who has always believed in the power of discipline and self-control, I found the author’s "Mind-Gym" concept to be a refreshing take on the classic virtues of mental fortitude. Banerjee treats the mind as a garden that must be tended, or a factory that must be managed with diligence.
The book’s nod to "Ancient practices" is particularly commendable. It is heartening to see that the timeless wisdom of our ancestors has not been forgotten, but rather refined to meet the peculiar challenges of the 21st century. The modern world is indeed "distraction-filled," and without the "revolutionary approach" outlined in these pages, one risks becoming a mere leaf in the wind of public opinion and digital noise. This is a book for the serious reader, one who understands that true freedom is not the ability to do whatever one wants, but the ability to master one’s own impulses and thoughts. Banerjee has written a guidebook for the character-building task of the modern era.

[Book Island · Rating 5 out of 5]

• 𝕭𝖔𝖔𝖐 𝕽𝖊𝖛𝖎𝖊𝖜 •
Mindful Thinking by Prithvi Raj Banerjee offers a refreshing approach to managing the numerous thoughts that flood our minds daily. The book brilliantly frames the mind as a Thought Factory, giving readers concrete tools to break free from exhausting mental loops. What sets this work apart is its seamless integration of ancient Buddhist wisdom with contemporary neuroscience, particularly its explanation of the Default Mode Network and how it traps us in endless mental chatter.

The Mind Gym techniques are practical and immediately applicable, making mindfulness accessible even in our hyperconnected world. Banerjee doesn't just theorize about overthinking; he provides actionable strategies to dissolve thought traps before they consume our attention and energy. The book strikes an excellent balance between scientific rigor and accessible wisdom, making it valuable for both skeptics and seasoned mindfulness practitioners.

This is essential reading for anyone drowning in inner noise and seeking genuine clarity, emotional balance, and inner peace in modern life.

[Readers.wave - Karunesh Potdar · Rating 5 out of 5]

A calm, thoughtful guide to mastering your mind.🧠

A peaceful and practical book that helps you understand your thoughts and emotions more clearly.
It teaches mindfulness in an easy, down-to-earth way, making it relatable and refreshing.

This book is perfect for anyone feeling mentally cluttered, anxious, or disconnected from themselves.
It’s ideal for readers who want to strengthen focus, reduce stress, or just live more intentionally.
Whether you’re new to mindfulness or already practice it, this book offers simple, grounded lessons that fit into everyday life.

[Bookwises · Rating 5 out of 5]

Mindful Thinking is a thoughtful and relatable book about understanding how our mind works. I liked how the author explains everyday overthinking in a simple style, without making it feel technical.

Many parts made me pause and reflect on how much unnecessary noise we carry in our head. The book gives gentle suggestions that feel realistic and easy to practice.

It’s a quick, meaningful read for anyone who wants a little more clarity and calm in their day.

[Huma · Rating 5 out of 5]

Some books calm you down; Mindful Thinking wakes you up gently, but deeply.

The author doesn’t talk about mindfulness as an idea; he shows it as a daily discipline. Through simple words and relatable examples, he helps you notice how your “Thought Factory” runs how much of your tiredness comes not from what you do, but from what you keep thinking about. While reading, I found myself pausing between paragraphs not because it was heavy, but because it was real. The repetition isn’t dull; it’s deliberate. It’s like the author is training your attention while you read. This book doesn’t promise instant calm or magical positivity. It gives you something far more practical awareness. And that awareness quietly changes everything. If you’ve ever wished your mind came with a reset button, this book might be the closest thing to it.