AN OPEN MYND
This is An Open MYND — MY(NDY's) blog where neuroscience meets real talk, and nobody's asking you to meditate on a mountaintop. I write about the messy, funny, human side of mental fitness and the science behind how you can make your brain work for you, not against you.
Prefer to watch instead of read? Catch me on YouTube at Your Brain, Explained, where I break it all down one episode at a time.
Survival Mode vs. Thriving: How to Take Back Control of Your Mind
Your brain is wired to survive, but you’re capable of so much more. This post explores how, even in stressful or uncertain moments, mental fitness helps you consciously choose your emotions, shift your mindset, and move from simply surviving to truly thriving.
The Ultimate Wish List = Facts + Emotions!?
What if your wish list isn’t just about what you want, but how you want to feel? This post explores the powerful connection between facts and emotions, showing how combining both can improve decision-making, build mental fitness, and help you create a life that actually feels good—not just looks good.
The Summer Trap: Why Our Expectations Are Sabotaging Our Happiness (and What to Do About It)
Summer is supposed to be the happiest time of the year—but high expectations often lead to disappointment instead. This post explores how unrealistic standards can quietly sabotage your happiness, and how mental fitness helps you reset expectations, stay present, and actually enjoy the moments you’re in.
