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.

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.

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