01 — Three Short Sections

Ideally, you’ll want to:

• Start a new lesson each week on Monday

• Each lesson is divided into three sections which are labeled Monday, Wednesday, and Friday.

• It is important that you only consider one section on each of those days.

• MindSage uses a micro-learning, metacognitive approach. This means there is not a lot of information in each section of the lesson.

• The real transformative power is in taking time to really think about what you read. There is a metacognitive goal for each lesson. The metacognitive work will be done over the course of the week in your day-to-day life. It is important that you do this work.

• Throughout the week, try to be aware of how (and why) you think and act the way you do, in relation to the information in the lesson. Are there any changes that you need to make?

• Take your time. Stop and answer the questions that are posed. Don’t just read the questions without answering them. We suggest you write your answers in a journal. You’ll be amazed at how much you learn about yourself.

• The last day should include some sort of discussion. If you are taking this program in school, you can discuss what you learned about yourself in class.

• If you are not taking the MindSage training as part of a class, we recommend you discuss what you’ve learned about yourself with your friend, classmates, and family.

• You can also join a workshop and learn as part of a team. You’ll be able to share what you learned about yourself in the workshop each Friday.