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.

Why Fake Content Feels Wrong: The Psychology of Authenticity

LinkedIn is starting to feel like a room full of robots—and your brain knows it. This post explores the psychology of authenticity, why fake content triggers discomfort, and how mental fitness helps you build real connection, trust, and influence in a world full of noise.

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Why Flexible Boundaries Beat Work-Life Balance

Delivering "the performance of your life" at 6:30am on a Tuesday might look like high productivity, but it’s often a sign that our mental fitness is being taxed by a lack of clear boundaries. I’m diving into why we say "yes" when we mean "no," and how shifting from rigid fences to flexible ropes can actually strengthen your focus and well-being.

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New Year, New You... Or Not? Decoding the "Haters" and "Goal Determinators"

“New Year, New You” sounds motivating—but it often sets us up for failure. This post breaks down the difference between external pressure (“haters”) and internally driven goals (“goal determinators”), showing how mental fitness helps you set meaningful goals, stay consistent, and build real, lasting change.

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