“Stop Using Your Mind: Get Healthier and Happier in Seven Days Using Meditation and Diet” by Celia Ko is a thought-provoking and liberating book that challenges readers to rethink their relationship with their own thoughts. Rather than encouraging overanalysis, the book invites readers to step out of mental overload and into awareness, presence, and intentional living. It explores how constant thinking, worrying, and overprocessing can disconnect us from peace, clarity, and authenticity. Proudly published by Citi of Books, this is now available on Amazon, Barnes & Noble, and other major retail platforms.
Celia Ko was born in China, raised in the vibrant city of Hong Kong, and pursued her college studies in both Taiwan and Hawaii—an experience that enriched her artistic and cultural perspective. She earned her Bachelor’s degree in Fine Arts and a Master’s degree in Religion from the University of Hawaii, where her passion for both creativity and spirituality began to merge. A gifted watercolor and oil painter, Celia channels her deep appreciation for life and mindfulness into her art, while also expressing her thoughts and wisdom through her published works written in Chinese.
Beyond her artistic pursuits, Celia has been an active member of the literary and wellness communities in Hawaii. Since 1997, she has served as the Treasurer of the Hawaii Chinese Writers’ Association and continues to contribute her leadership and insight as the organization’s Vice President. She also holds the position of Vice President at Hawaii Xing Yuan Tang (Realizing Your Will), a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to promoting inner peace and well-being. Through this group, Celia helps facilitate meditation and yoga classes twice a week, encouraging
members to cultivate mindfulness, balance, and harmony in their daily lives. Her work—both artistic and spiritual—reflects her lifelong mission to inspire others to find beauty, purpose, and tranquility within themselves.
Visit her website at https://stopusingyourmind.com/
Have you ever felt mentally exhausted but couldn’t quite explain why? “Stop Using Your Mind: Get Healthier and Happier in Seven Days Using Meditation and Diet” speaks directly to that feeling we all know too well—the endless loop of thoughts that never seem to shut off. This book gently challenges the idea that more thinking equals more solutions. Instead, it opens the door to a calmer, clearer way of living where peace comes from awareness, not overthinking.
What makes this book so refreshing is its simplicity. It doesn’t overwhelm you with complicated theories or force you to “fix” yourself. Instead, it offers a new way of seeing your thoughts—as tools, not rulers. The author reminds us that the mind is helpful, but when it’s constantly in control, it can rob us of joy, rest, and presence in the moment.
The target audience of the book includes anyone who feels mentally overloaded, emotionally drained, or stuck in cycles of worry and self-doubt. It’s especially relatable for busy professionals, caregivers, creatives, and anyone navigating stress, transitions, or burnout. If you’ve ever said, “I can’t turn my brain off,” this book was written with you in mind.
At its core, the moral lesson of “Stop Using Your Mind” reflects a real-life truth many of us learn the hard way that not every problem needs to be solved by thinking harder. Just like trying to calm muddy water by stirring it, clarity often comes when we stop and allow things to settle. This book is an invitation to slow down, reconnect with yourself, and experience life with greater peace and intention. If you’re ready to quiet the noise and reclaim your inner calm, this is a book worth picking up.
“Stop Using Your Mind: Get Healthier and Happier in Seven Days Using Meditation and Diet” by Celia Ko is now available for purchase through the links provided below: