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.
Your Brain is Starving and You're Only Feeding It Once a Year…
Gratitude isn’t supposed to be a once-a-year performance, it’s daily brain fuel. Thanks to our built-in negativity bias, one bad moment can outweigh ten good ones, leaving us mentally undernourished if appreciation is scarce. This post makes the case for turning “thank you” into a habit, not a holiday, and shows how small, specific acts of appreciation can rewire your mindset, strengthen relationships, and spark a ripple effect of positivity.
Messed Up at Work? Yeah, Us Too.
We’ve all had our “Ruckflow” moments—those painfully embarrassing mistakes at work we wish we could undo. But what if messing up is actually the key to building mental fitness? This post turns workplace blunders into a powerful lesson on developing a growth mindset, learning faster, and being a little less brutal to yourself.
AI and Mental Fitness: How to Get Your Head Around This Thing!
AI is changing how we think, work, and learn, but how do you actually make sense of it? This post breaks down AI through the lens of mental fitness, helping you move past overwhelm, understand its real impact, and use it as a tool for growth instead of fear.
If we’re doing life correctly, do we need vacation?
Do we really need vacations, or are they just a temporary fix for a life that’s out of balance? This post explores the real benefits of taking time off, from boosting creativity to reducing stress, while challenging the idea that a once-a-year break can replace a consistent mental fitness practice.