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Jan 14, 2026 29 min

What Else Could You Be Doing With Your Mind?

from This Life or Something Better Hosted by Priscilla Bengtson

Your mind is always doing something. Thinking. Replaying. Planning. Distracting. Negotiating. Getting you through the day. But have you ever stopped to ask yourself what your mind is actually being used for? In this opening episode of Season 5, we explore a question that will carry us through the entire season: What else could you be doing with your mind? This isn't about willpower or discipline. It's about awareness. It's about recognizing the habits your mind reaches for when you're stressed, tired, overwhelmed, or unsure, and understanding that those habits once served a purpose, even if they no longer give you the return you want. We'll talk about how habits form, why distraction and numbing are so common, and how change begins not by trying harder, but by practicing differently. You'll learn how to start practicing the person you are becoming, one small choice at a time, and how to work with your mind instead of feeling like it's running the show. As always, we'll close with reflection questions to help you take this conversation out of your head and into your life. If you've been feeling scattered, stuck, or quietly aware that there's more available to you, this episode is an invitation to slow down, get curious, and begin again with intention. Thanks for listening. If you find this episode helpful, please share it with a friend or family member. Rating and reviewing the podcast helps us to reach a greater number of lives. Stay in touch with us between episodes and join us in the This Life or Something Better Facebook Group. There, we'll share bonus episodes, run challenges and provide you with some additional inspiration as you reach for your Something Better. Do you want to work with Priscilla on reaching for your something better? Check out the upcoming programs and services designed to help you through life transitions, reach your goals and become the more empowered version of yourself. https://healinginharmonycenter.com/

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