Part of the 5-day Mind Strong Mental Fitness Series
In this session, we shift our focus to something that drains more mental energy than almost anything else: trying to control what we can’t.
I introduce a simple but powerful mental framework: three boxes that help you separate what you control, what you can influence, and what you need to release. With relatable examples, I show you how to stop wasting energy in the wrong places and reclaim your attention.
You’ll learn:
Why your mind spirals when you try to manage the uncontrollable
A practical method to map out and reset your focus
The mental strength that comes from letting go intentionally
🎯 Practice:
When you feel yourself spiralling, ask:
“Which box am I in?”
Then choose: control, influence, or release.
✍️ Journal prompt:
“What’s one situation where I’ve been trying to control something I can’t?
What’s actually within my control, and what would shift if I put my energy there instead?”
🧠 Mind Strong Reminder:
Like building physical strength, mental clarity starts small, rep by rep.
And today, you trained the muscle that knows how to let go.
