Chapter 1: The Conscious Mind – The Tip of the Iceberg (i) What is the Conscious Mind? Imagine your mind is an iceberg. The part that you see above the water is your conscious mind. This is the part of your mind that you’re aware of and use actively throughout your day. It’s responsible for logical thinking, decision-making, and analyzing what’s happening around you in real-time. (ii) How Does It Work?