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Mental Mastery

Guard the Mind’s Energy

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Hillman Lentz
Apr 02, 2026
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Mental energy is easily drained by unnecessary worry. Thoughts about problems beyond your control can quietly consume hours of attention without producing any useful outcome.

The mind often reacts automatically to uncertainty. It replays scenarios, anticipates problems, and attempts to resolve situations that have not yet occurred. While this feels produ…

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