Rene Descartes said “It is not enough to have a good mind. The main thing is to use it well.” What are your tips on using your mind well?

Practice mindfulness meditation moment-by-moment.

Observe the senses – and that includes the thoughts and emotions – from a distance. That creates space.

In that space is your power to choose your response, so said Viktor Frankl. 

Using your willpower, free yourself from the senses and reactivity and learn to play chess with the game of life.

It’s crucial to practice patience with yourself and avoid getting discouraged if progress seems slow, as retraining the mind and emotions takes time.