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.
The Skier’s Dilemma.
What do you do when you’re halfway through something hard and want to quit? This story-driven post explores the “Skier’s Dilemma”, those moments of fear, self-doubt, and pressure, and how mental fitness helps you stay calm, rebuild confidence, and keep moving forward when it matters most.
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.
